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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

Tech Thursday: The Best E-Readers And Audiobook Apps

15 hours ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How We’ve Become Slaves To Our Mobile Phones

a day ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

a day ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Mark McCabe

2 days ago - 33 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

RTÉ Calls For Discussion On Israel's Participation In The Eurovision Song Contest

2 days ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Camogie Players Protest Over Requirement To Wear Skorts

2 days ago - 6 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending - Why Are Parents Buying 'Dumbphones' For Their Kids?

Remember the basic mobile phone you had in the early 2000s, before the likes of Facebook and Instagram? It's now being referred to as a dumbphone, and increasing numbers of parents are buying them for their children. These phones will not allow you to scroll through social media, and will only make calls and send texts. But how successful are they in enabling parents to supervise their children's internet time? Is it reasonable to expect young people to accept a phone that restricts their access to social media and other apps? Roe McDermott and Damien McLoughlin discussed this story and more in The Week Trending. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.