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The Last Word with Matt Cooper Today FM
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4.6 • 34 Ratings
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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.
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Fine Gael Senators Propose Ban On Smartphone Ownership For Children 13 And Under
Senator Mary Seery Kearney of Fine Gael, and Elaine Burke from the For Tech's Sake podcast joined The Last Word to discuss a new proposal from Fine Gael senators to see smartphone devices banned in Ireland for children under the age of 13.
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No Sign Of Climate 'Backlash' In Irish Public Opinion- Poll
How does the Irish public really feel about prioritising national action against climate change?
John Sweeney, Emeritus Professor in Climate at Maynooth University, and Oisin Coghlan, Chief Executive at Friends of the Earth joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Government Launches Campaign To Remind Dog Owners Of Their Responsibilities
A major awareness campaign has been launched to remind dog owners of the responsibilities they have over their own pet.
Gillian Bird, Head of Education and Media for the DSPCA, and Adrian Gallagher, Chair of the IFA Sheep Committee joined The Last Word to discuss.
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The Best New Cruises Available
Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie is back with a list of the best new cruises available for holiday makers of all ages!
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Munster Championship Gets Underway With Clare Vs Limerick In Ennis
The Munster Hurling Championship kicks off on Sunday with a bang when Clare take on Limerick in Ennis.
Jamesie O'Connor, Former Clare Player, Seamus Hickey, Former Limerick Player, and John McIntyre, Former Galway Manager, joined The Last Word to discuss.
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The Week Trending
Aoife Barry, Journalist and Author of Social Capital, and Ian Power, CEO of Spunout.ie joined the Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories, including the ever controversial topic of the price of a pint in Ireland, and Meghan Markle's jam making skills!
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Customer Reviews
Brilliant
Love this podcast - been listening for years and it gives me the perfect size snippets regarding what’s happening in the world!
It’s superb
I’m a currently working in the Uk now and it’s great to hear Irish news
Top notch
If you are interested in the politics of Ireland , then this show is essential listening. Absolutely top notch.