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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: Pope Leo XIV, Israel At Eurovision & Calls For Social Media Ban For U-16s

5 hours ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Lorcan Finnegan On Directing Nicolas Cage

6 hours ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: The Best E-Readers And Audiobook Apps

a day ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How We’ve Become Slaves To Our Mobile Phones

2 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Personal Finance: Families Swapping Branded Groceries In Bid To Save Money

2 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Mark McCabe

2 days ago - 33 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Should Restaurants Be Allowed Open For Indoor Dining At Level 3?

Restaurants providing takeaway services only can remain open under Level 5 restrictions. A return to Level 3 after the current lockdown would enable restaurants to welcome guests again, but only if they can cater for them in outdoor areas. But should restaurants be allowed to open for indoor dining at Level 3? We spoke to Galway restaurateur JP McMahon and Priscilla Lynch, clinical editor of the Medical Independent. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/11/05175344/LW-Restaurants.mp3"][/audio]