This second episode of Frank's Luntz's Week in Politics Special "Frank Opinion" was not as fascinating as the previous one.

Perhaps it is familiarity with the process or the lack of personal focus this time round but the programme was not as informative or as entertaining as the last one.

There was nothing new in the programme, people are unhappy with the health service and crime, don't credit the government for prosperity and seem tired of Bertie but unsure of the alternatives.

The Opposition get criticised for lack of proposals and are perceived as negative on the issues while the government are seen as reacting to crises and not leading.

But did we really need Frank Luntz to tell us all that? One hopes the next episode will be a return to form.

Don't forget Frank Luntz's Frank Opinion programme tonight which is the second of the Week in Politics special programmes which feature the US analyst and his look at the upcoming election is on RTE1 at 10.20pm.

Click here to watch RTE's first programme which featured US political opinion specialist Dr Frank Luntz before the Christmas going through the party leaders with undecided voters.

This was the first in a series of specials for 'The week in politics' featuring Dr Luntz which continue with tonight's programme in the run up to this year's general election.