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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

Meath, Kerry, Donegal And Tyrone Advance To The All-Ireland Gaelic Football Semi-Finals

a day ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Last Word On Travel: Dubrovnik

a day ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

BBC Says It Regrets Not Cutting Live Stream Of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Set

a day ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending: The Rise Of Mamdani, The €48m Bezos Wedding & Will The BBC Show Kneecap At Glastonbury?

4 days ago - 26 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Are Prize Bonds Still A Worthwhile Investment?

4 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Best Wines To Try This Summer

4 days ago - 17 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Should Wearing Face Masks Be Made Mandatory?

Many countries have made it compulsory for face masks to be worn in public places. Here in Ireland, the government is now recommending that people over the age of 13 wear masks in enclosed spaces such as shops and public transport, but it will not be mandatory. How effective are face masks in stopping the spread of COVID-19, particularly when compared with other measures such as hand washing and social distancing? What type of mask should you wear, and where can you get them? Should they be made mandatory here? Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, joined us to answer some of these questions. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.