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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

First Time TDs Reflect On Their First Six Months In The Dáil

5 hours ago - 16 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On The US: 'Disappointed' Trump Gives Putin 50-Day Ultimatum On Ukraine

6 hours ago - 18 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Living With Endometriosis, A Disease As Common As Asthma But Can Take Ten Years To Diagnose

a day ago - 17 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Late Late Show Viewing Figures Drop By 47k

a day ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Travel: Europe's Best Value City Breaks

a day ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending: Sunbed Ban, Mushroom Murder & The Taoiseach's Flight Change

4 days ago - 25 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Could Schools Reopen Soon For One Day A Week?

Some countries, including Denmark, have begun the process of reopening primary schools as it is thought that children may not be as vulnerable to COVID-19 as adults. In Ireland, there have been suggestions that schools might reopen for at least one day a week before the summer. How soon could this happen, and would it be a good idea? John Boyle, General Secretary of the INTO, and Áine Lynch of the National Parents Council joined us to discuss this. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page