Liam kicked off the first of a series of 'Election shows' this week with a studio full of candidates and it proved to be a 'lively' debate!

Barry Cowen TD (Fianna Fáil) - Laois/Offaly

Brian Stanley TD (Sinn Féin) - Laois/Offaly

Cllr. John Clendennen (Fine Gael) (Not running, but speaking for the party)

Cllr. Ken Smollen (Irish Democratic Party) - Laois/Offaly

Cllr Louise Heavin (Green) - Longford/Westmeath