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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 Week Trending: Trump's Fight Against Paper Straws, 'Ag Insint Bréaga' & Tourists Told To Cover Up

16 hours ago - 25 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How Worried Should We Be By Trump’s Tariffs Plan?

17 hours ago - 19 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Movies: Bridget Jones – Mad About The Boy

a day ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

European Countries Insist They Must Be Involved In Ukraine Peace Talks

2 days ago - 17 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Latest In Home Fitness Tech

2 days ago - 6 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Government Makes LNG Facility A Priority, Despite Warnings From Scientists

2 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Schools Told Not To Accept Psychologists’ Reports For Irish Exemptions

The Department of Education has contacted several schools In Ireland to say that they can’t award exemptions for studying Irish based on psychological reports alone. This decision comes as the number of students receiving exemptions issued by school principals has risen. Carl O’Brien, Education Editor at the Irish Times and Séaghan Ó Suilleabheán, Irish language presenter and content creator, joined Will O’Callaghan on Friday’s The Last Word to discuss the issue. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.