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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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2 days ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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2 days ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: The Best E-Readers And Audiobook Apps

3 days ago - 10 mins

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How We’ve Become Slaves To Our Mobile Phones

3 days ago - 9 mins

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

3 days ago - 9 mins

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Culture Club: Mark McCabe

4 days ago - 33 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]