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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.

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The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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Culture Club: Mark McCabe

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RTÉ Calls For Discussion On Israel's Participation In The Eurovision Song Contest

2 days ago - 7 mins

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The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Should We Be Worried About The Indian Variant Of COVID-19?

Three cases of a COVID-19 variant first identified in India have been found in Ireland. At least two of the cases are said to be travel-related, while the third is being investigated. Concern in England about this variant resulted in India being added to its 'red list' of countries for which mandatory hotel quarantine is required. But should we be worried? Dr Jack Lambert, Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at UCD, and Priscilla Lynch, clinical editor of the Medical Independent, joined us to discuss. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/04/20173513/LW-Indian-Variant.mp3"][/audio]