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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

The Week Trending: Sunbed Ban, Mushroom Murder & The Taoiseach's Flight Change

11 hours ago - 25 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Five Irish Jobs Most At Risk To AI

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

Should We All Be Wearing Face Masks?

Should we all be wearing face masks when out in public? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the use of masks in situations where physical distancing cannot be observed. However, the World Health Organization argues that there is not enough evidence to show they are effective for the general public, and that wearing them might divert masks away from healthcare workers and those who are sick. There are also issues with many people not wearing masks correctly. Dr Doireann O'Leary, GP at MyCorkGP and health blogger, joined us for our weekly medical consultation to discuss this. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.