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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

All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Finals Preview

2 days ago - 26 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending: Crying At Work, Televising Electric Picnic & Dublin's 'Nee Naw' Service

2 days ago - 23 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: Tech To Keep Kids Entertained This Summer

3 days ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Money-Back Guarantees Lure Gamblers To Bet More, New Report Finds

3 days ago - 8 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

BirdWatch Ireland Identifies Critical Areas For Conserving Irish Seabirds

3 days ago - 15 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Netflix And Spotify To Team Up For Live Gigs

4 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Should We Start To Exit Level 5 Before December 1st?

As Covid-19 cases rise many business are concerned if whether or not they will be open in time for Christmas. IBEC are now calling for an early exit from Level 5 for retail, hospitality and travel sectors. The employers’ lobby group has asked Taoiseach Micheál Martin for a gradual easing of restrictions on businesses from next week, leading to a return to Level 2 by the middle of December. Today on The Last Word Matt Cooper spoke to: Danny McCoy, CEO of IBEC. And Dr Thomas Ryan, Associate Professor in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology. Catch the full chat by hitting the play button below.