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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 The US: United States War Plans Leaked In Group Chat

5 hours ago - 16 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Gardaí Carry Out Raids On Gang Known As “The Family”

7 hours ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On TV And Streaming: Why Everyone Is Talking About Adolescence

12 hours ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Ireland Beat Bulgaria In The Nations League To Retain League B Status

14 hours ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Have Diagnoses For Autism, ADHD, Long Covid And Other Disorders Gone To Far?

a day ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending: Conor McGregor's Presidential Bid, Tesla Boycott And The Happiest Places In The World

4 days ago - 26 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