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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

Have Irish Consumers Taken On Too Much Personal Debt?

2 days ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Living Near Golf Courses Increases Risk Of Getting Parkinson’s, Study Finds

3 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Tech: The Best Golf Gadgets

3 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: David Brophy

3 days ago - 30 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Goldman Sacks Eyes Household's Savings As It Considers Launching Retail Bank In Ireland

4 days ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Why Are Irish Teens Unhappy?

4 days ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Report Says Living Wage Should Be Set At €12.30 An Hour

What is the minimum amount of money you would need to live? According to a new report, the recent increase in rents means the living wage should be set at €12.30 an hour. Approximately 20% of people in full-time jobs are currently earning less than the living wage. Robert Thornton, senior research policy officer with the Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice, and Neil McDonnell, CEO of ISME, joined us to discuss this. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.