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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'

7 hours ago - 18 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Conor McGregor Withdraws Application To Introduce New Evidence In Appeal

8 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

Who Was Really Running The Country During The Pandemic?

You may ask yourself who ran the country during the pandemic? The answer depends on when you ask and who you ask. One report claims that sweeping powers to restrict our liberties in the name of public health were handed over to the National Public Health Emergency Team. Alan Eustace, a PhD candidate at Trinity College’s Law School and co-author and editor of the report, joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the chat in full by pressing the play button on this page.