Our police force is in crisis, and our criminal justice system has effectively collapsed. The Garda Representative Association has started its protest against roster changes due to kick in next month. This action saw Garda refusing voluntary overtime. Our Garda are over stressed , over worked , overwhelmed and under resourced . Little wonder we are loosing them at a greater rate than recruiting them . I couldn't have timed my conversation with Laura Young any better. Laura was a member of An Garda Síochána for 14 years before the immense stress took over, forcing her to give up on a career she had put so much time into building. I wanted to put this episode out there to raise awareness of the struggles within the force. The tightening of purse strings has impacted those who dedicate their career to protecting us; they have never been under as much pressure or in as much danger. Thank you to our sponsor Lusso tan for brining is todays episode . They also gifted us 30% off their website using code SKINDEEP20.. until 15th October .. so run don’t walk