On tonight’s programme hosted by Chris Donoghue we examine the resourcing of An Garda Siochana na hEireann. Damien McCarthy, President of the Garda Representative Association (GRA) is in studio to convey the perspective of rank & file gardai. With government cut backs, high retirement levels and low morale, what is the state of the guardians of the peace in 2010? In addition, with the widespread use of guns by criminal gangs has the time come to fully arm the Gardai?

In order for Ireland to overcome its dire state, should the solutions be found by moving to the left or towards libertarianism? For a lively ideological debate Chris will be speaking with Cllr. Richard Boyd Barrett (People Before Profit Alliance), Cllr. Killian Forde (Labour), Brian Canny ( www.Irishlibertyforum.org ), Cllr. Bill Tormey (Fine Gael) & Richard Waghorne of the Daily Mail.

There will also be all the usual comment, debate & analysis, as well as a preview of the morning papers.