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The Last Word with Matt Cooper

On Ireland's most cutting edge current affairs show, Matt and his guests provide a running stream of intelligent opinions and heated debates on the issues that matter most to Irish listeners. You might not always agree, but you'll never want to miss a Word.

Latest episodes

The Last Word On Travel: Best Mid-Summer Deals

14 hours ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending: Euromillions Speculation, Dodgy Box Crackdown & Kneecap's Big Week

4 days ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

GAA Palestine Set For Irish Tour

4 days ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Why Is Ireland So Expensive?

4 days ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Lord Henry Mount Charles Dies Aged 74

5 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: Sky Issues Warning About ‘Consequences’ Of Using Dodgy Boxes

5 days ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Record Numbers Did Not Sit Leaving Cert Irish This Year

23% of Leaving Cert candidates did not register for Irish exams this year. It’s the highest figure recorded so far and there has been an increase each year since 2018 where 15% of students received exemptions. Julian de Spáinn, Ard-Rúnaí - Conradh na Gaeilge and Donald Ewing, Head of Education and Policy, Dyslexia Ireland joined Matt to discuss. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.