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

3 hours ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Lorcan Finnegan On Directing Nicolas Cage

4 hours ago - 11 mins

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Tech Thursday: The Best E-Readers And Audiobook Apps

a day ago - 10 mins

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How We’ve Become Slaves To Our Mobile Phones

2 days ago - 9 mins

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

2 days ago - 9 mins

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Culture Club: Mark McCabe

2 days ago - 33 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tour Operators At Risk Of Wipeout As Ireland Faces Second Summer Without Foreign Tourists

Fáilte Ireland today announced details of its new €55 million Tourism Business Continuity Scheme. Jenny De Saulles, director of Sector Development with Fáilte Ireland, told The Last Word that Irish holidaymakers will be the main source of revenue for the tourism sector in 2021. But will we be able to welcome back overseas visitors this year? Rob Rankin, owner of Vagabond Tours and president of the Incoming Tour Operators Association of Ireland, explained why he thinks things are unlikely to improve any time soon. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/02/01170453/LW-Tourism.mp3"][/audio]