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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

Culture Club: Jennifer Zamparelli

9 hours ago - 40 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tourism Numbers Fall Again In June, CSO Figures Show

10 hours ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

5 Men Jailed For Horrific Attack And Torture Of Woman In Dublin Last Year

11 hours ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Music: All Together Now Takes Place This Weekend

20 hours ago - 18 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On The US: Trump Acknowledges 'Real Starvation' In Gaza, But Will Israel Listen?

a day ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Will Of Freddie Scappaticci To Be Sealed For 70 Years

a day ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Why You Need To Stay In Lockdown For Easter

As Easter weekend approaches, there are already reports of people travelling to their holiday homes in other parts of the country. However, experts are warning that this weekend will be critical in terms of preventing the spread of COVID-19. We spoke to Paddy Mallon, Professor of Microbial Diseases at the UCD School of Medicine, and Pete Lunn, head of the ESRI's Behavioural Research Unit and a member of the National Public Health Emergency Team's behavioural change subgroup, about why it's make or break. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.