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.
Series Episodes
New Garda Rosters Not Fit For Purpose, Internal Report Says
A confidential internal report from 2019 has found the new Garda roster, which is to be reintroduced by Commissioner Harris, as "not fit for purpose". Brendan O’Connor, President of the Garda Representative Association joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
5 mins
21 September Finished
Do We Need To Change How We Eat To Achieve Climate Goals?
In a speech made at the National Ploughing Championships, President Michael D. Higgins outlined a number of 'big changes' to be made in the Irish diet as a result of the global climate crisis. Pat O’Toole, Political Correspondent with The Irish Farmers’ Journal, and Dr. Kian Mintz Woo, Lecturer at the Environmental Research Institute at UCC joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
13 mins
21 September Finished
Culture Club: Lara Marlowe
Journalist and frequent contributor to The Last Word, Lara Marlowe joined us this week for The Culture Club! She spoke to Matt about her favourite music, podcasts, TV and more! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
30 mins
20 September Finished
Minister McGrath Tells Public Bodies To Accept Cash
Following recent talk of progression towards a cashless society, Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has insisted that cash remain an option for payments to state run agencies. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
7 mins
20 September Finished
ESB's Half Year Profits Up 30%
State owned company ESB has been extraordinarily profitable in the first half of the year, with an operating profit of €676 million. Ian Guider, Business Editor with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
5 mins
20 September Finished
