
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

Jun 10, 2025 • 14min
Cork Crowned Munster Senior Hurling Champions After Dramatic Win Over Limerick
Cork put a stop to Limerick’s bid for 7 Munster titles in a row on Saturday night when they beat John Kiely’s side after extra time and penalties.Elsewhere, Kilkenny made it 6 titles in a row in Leinster as they overcame Galway at Croke Park on Sunday.Matt spoke to Off The Ball’s Will O’Callaghan and John McIntyre about the weekend’s action.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

Jun 9, 2025 • 12min
Opposition Parties Criticise Proposed End To Rent Pressure Zones
Conor Sheehan, Labour housing spokesperson and Pat Davitt, CEO, Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers debate the use of rent pressures zones and proposals to remove rent caps.To listen to the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.

Jun 6, 2025 • 32min
Week Trending: Trump V Musk
Week Trending: Trump V MuskLarry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway, and Sinead O’Carroll, Editor of thejournal.ie, discussed some of the biggest stories of the week including a guest Influencer at Leinster House who slagged off the Oireachtas food, Amazon testing humanoid delivery bots and planning exemptions for granny flats.As Trump V Musk has dominated the headlines, Marion McKeone kicked off the chat to explain how the feud between the US President and the Richest Man In The World exploded overnight, and what the rift could mean for both parties.To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.

Jun 6, 2025 • 15min
1 In 4 Empty Council Houses Boarded Up For Over 12 Months
Freedom of information figures released to Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould have found that 2,749 council homes are currently boarded up in Ireland.Matt spoke to Deputy Gould, alongside Seamus McGrath TD, Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Housing and Jude Sherry, Founder and Director of Anois, about the issue.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Jun 5, 2025 • 10min
The Search for Justice: The Robert Delaney Story
Robert Delany. who was 27 when he was shot in 2008, suffered a catastrophic brain injury and has remained in a permanent life altering state ever since. However, for 17 years, the man who called for Robert to be killed continues to walk free.Stephen Breen, Irish Sun Crime Editor and contributor to the podcast and Terry Delany, the father of Robert Delany tell key insights into the investigation and outline the Delany family’s ongoing fight for justice.Hit the 'PLAY' button on this page to hear the discussion.

Jun 5, 2025 • 10min
Tech Thursday: Home Security
Andy O'Donoghue reviews the best in homes security from Ring Doorbells, outdoor security cameras, floodlights and smartlocks. To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Jun 5, 2025 • 12min
Campaigners Call For Sustainable Fishing Measures Off The Cork Coast
There have been calls to ban industrial trawlers partaking in inshore fishing due to what’s been described by campaigners as “indiscriminate harvesting” of sprat fish off the coast of Cork.Environmental commentator John Gibbons spoke to Matt on Thursday’s The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Jun 5, 2025 • 8min
How Will Trump’s 50% Tariffs Impact The World Economy?
US President Donald Trump has increased steel and aluminium tariffs to 50%, which came into effect at 8am Irish time on Wednesday.How is this decision going to impact Ireland’s economy, and the economy around the world?Brian Carey, Business Editor with the Sunday Times spoke to Matt on Wednesday’s business news.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Jun 4, 2025 • 30min
Culture Club: Amanda Coogan
Ahead of her performance at the Glucksman Gallery in Cork as part of the Cork Midsummer Festival, artist and sign language interpreter Amanda Coogan spoke to Matt about her cultural influences.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Jun 4, 2025 • 9min
Richard Satchwell Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder Of His Wife Tina
Richard Satchwell, who was found guilty of the murder of his wife Tina last Friday by unanimous verdict, was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday.Ms. Satchwell’s sister Lorraine Howard told the court that Mr. Satchwell “put us as a family though the ultimate hell of not knowing what had happened to Tina for years”.Jamie O’Hara, Today FM’s Court Reporter, spoke to Matt on Wednesday’s programme.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.