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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 Last Word On The US: Trump And Musk Feud Reignites Over 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

4 hours ago - 18 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Conor McGregor Withdraws Application To Introduce New Evidence In Appeal

5 hours ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

What's The Plan For Getting Children Back To School And Creche?

A recommendation for a phased reopening of schools in the coming weeks is expected to be made as part of the government's revised Living with Covid plan. What impact have these prolonged closures had on children's mental health and development, and how can we get them back to school and creche safely? We spoke to Lucinda Creighton, CEO of Vulcan Consulting and columnist with the Business Post, Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon and Karen Clince, CEO of Tigers Childcare. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/02/22180041/LW-Schools-Reopening.mp3"][/audio]