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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 Last Word with Matt Cooper

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What Will Ulster Bank's Exit Mean For Banking In Ireland?

Ulster Bank has announced a phased withdrawal from the Republic of Ireland over the coming years. The bank has 1.1 million customers here, along with 2,800 staff in 88 branches around the country. But what does this mean for banking in Ireland in the future? Charlie Weston, personal finance editor of the Irish Independent, and John O’Connell, General Secretary of the Financial Services Union, joined us to discuss this. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/02/19180536/LW-Ulster-Bank1.mp3"][/audio]