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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 Week Trending: US TikTok Ban, Cherry Tomato Bridge & Who's Going To Trump's Inauguration?

13 hours ago - 21 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Schools Told Not To Accept Psychologists’ Reports For Irish Exemptions

15 hours ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On The US: Biden’s Exit Speech Warns Of The Rise Of US Oligarchs

2 days ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

What’s In The Programme For Government For Climate Change?

2 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Conor McGregor Ordered Not To Publish CCTV Footage Shown During Civil Rape Trial

2 days ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Are Hospital Parking Charges A Toll On Ill Health

2 days ago - 8 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]