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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

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11 hours ago - 25 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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12 hours ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Supermarkets Accused Of Price Gouging As Food Prices Continue To Soar

13 hours ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Business: Approval Granted For Greater Dublin Drainage Project

a day ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly Rules Himself Out Of Presidency Race - Who Is Still In The Mix?

a day ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Recent Heatwaves In Europe Up To 4C Hotter Due To Climate Change

a day ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tánaiste Advises People Not To Book Flights Home For Christmas

It's usually a busy time of year for Irish airports as people come home for Christmas. However, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has urged people abroad not to book flights as it's too early to know what restrictions will be in place. Hildegarde Naughton, Minister of State for International and Road Transport and Logistics, told The Last Word that "there will be clarity in the weeks ahead". She was joined by Donall O'Keeffe, Chief Executive of the Licensed Vintners Association, who discussed the possibility of pubs and restaurants being given the green light to reopen in December. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/11/12173404/LW-Christmas-Travel.mp3"][/audio]