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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

Meath, Kerry, Donegal And Tyrone Advance To The All-Ireland Gaelic Football Semi-Finals

4 hours ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Last Word On Travel: Dubrovnik

6 hours ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

BBC Says It Regrets Not Cutting Live Stream Of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Set

6 hours 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?

3 days ago - 26 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Are Prize Bonds Still A Worthwhile Investment?

3 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Best Wines To Try This Summer

3 days ago - 17 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Will The Government Extend Rent Freeze And Eviction Ban?

The Government is considering extending the rent freeze and eviction ban which was introduced at the start of the current pandemic. Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien has said he will write to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly to ask if an extension beyond the 20 July expiration date is merited. Margaret McCormick, information officer of the Irish Property Owners' Association, and John Mark McCafferty, CEO of Threshold, joined us to give their thoughts on whether this should happen. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/07/09173409/LW-Rent-Freeze.mp3"][/audio]