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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

Will Our Schools Be Able To Reopen Safely?

With schools around the country set to reopen in the next couple of weeks, there remains huge uncertainty among parents and teachers about the measures that will be put in place to deal with COVID-19. Have principals received enough guidance and information from the government about reopening, and what to do if there is a suspected COVID-19 case in their school? We spoke to Michelle O’Kelly, principal of Mercy Secondary School in Inchicore, Enda O'Gorman, principal of Mary Mother of Hope Senior National School in Littlepace, and Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O'Loughlin, who is a former primary school teacher. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/08/17165311/LW-Principals.mp3"][/audio]