The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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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 migh... more

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December 21, 2021 Cabinet Announces Plans To Widen Supports For Businesses Which Have Closed Due To Restrictions
The government today signed off at cabinet a range of new emergency measures that will last for this most recent wave of restrictions.
The supports that were announced today are worth about 100 million euros which will benefit businesses that are affected by Covid.
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Andrea Horan, owner, Popical Tropical and Daniel McConnell, Political editor, Irish Examiner joined the Last Word to discuss.
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December 20, 2021 IDA Figures Boast An Increase Of Nearly 17,000 Jobs From Foreign Companies In 2021
Direct foreign investment in Ireland fell during 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
However, there has been a net increase of just under 17,000 jobs provided by multinational companies in Ireland in 2021.
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Ian Guider - Columnist, Business Post joined the Last Word to discuss.
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December 20, 2021 Do We Need A 'Plan B' Of Tighter Restrictions?
Today a further 4,799 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the State.
There were 467 patients in hospital with the disease, with 104 of those in ICU, as of 8am Monday morning.
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Pete Lunn, head of ESRI’s Behavioral Research Unit and Anthony Staines, Professor of Health Systems at Dublin City University joined the Last Word to discuss.
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December 20, 2021 Three Men Sentenced Over Lunney Kidnapping
A man who cannot be named for legal reasons has been jailed for thirty years.
His two accomplices who can be named are being sent to prison for 25 and 15 years.
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Frank Greaney - Today FM Courts Correspondent joined the Last Word to discuss.
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8min
December 20, 2021 Ireland 2nd In EU For Booster Rollout
Ireland has the second-highest rollout of the booster vaccine in Europe but long wait times have come in for criticism.
At the moment there are three to four different avenues to getting the booster jab which is leading to confusion.
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Paul Cullen, Health Editor, Irish Times joined the Last Word to discuss.
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7min
December 17, 2021 What Were The Best Movies Of 2021?
Cinemas only reopened late in the summer this year which lead to studios rushing to release new films.
Late 2021 was a buffet for film lovers and watch-at-home streamers and Brian Loyd has his top ten films for us.
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Brian Lloyd - Movies Editor, Entertainment.ie joined the Last Word to discuss.
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23min
December 17, 2021 What Are The Best Cookbooks Of 2021? With The Gastro Gays
Christmas time can be a tad bit stressful with all the rushing to and fro but suggestions on presents are always welcome.
Every year you might rush into a book shop looking for a cookbook for someone you know who loves cooking but what are the best cooking books, we have suggestions.
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Russell Alford & Patrick Hanlon are food & travel writers at gastrogays.com and @GastroGays on Instagram and Twitter. This is their choices of best Cook Books for 2021.
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22min
December 16, 2021 What Are The Most Sustainable Gifts To Buy This Christmas? Part 2
E-bikes have a range of about 50-70 kilometres and retail at about €1,200 which when considered as a sole vehicle is relatively cheap.
There are more bike lanes than their ever has been in Ireland and bike parking has become more prevalent in the city hubs.
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John Gibbons, Environment Commentator joined the Last Word to discuss.
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11min
December 16, 2021 Are More Covid Restrictions Looming? As Omicron Accounts For 27% Of Cases
In order to protect the country and the healthcare system, there is a rush to vaccinate the adult population before Christmas.
Up to now, 75% of GPs in Ireland maintained vaccinations and the other 25% have been called on to begin giving booster jabs.
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Daniel McConnell, political editor, Irish Examiner and Illona Duffy, GP in Monaghan, medical director of North East Doctor On Call joined the last word to discuss.
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December 16, 2021 What Can I Do About Indigestion?
Dyspepsia also known as indigestion is a common problem, affecting up to 30% of the population.
Common symptoms include bloating, discomfort, feeling too full, nausea, and gas.
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Dr Brian Higgins, GP at Galway Primary Care joined the Last Word to discuss.
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