My election

Angela Aylmeris a trader on Moore Street and lives in the Infirmary Road area of Dublin.

"We haven't seen any politicians so far. We used to have Charlie Haughey come to the house [ about election time]. I work with old folks in the area and Bertie came up to our Christmas party and gave us €250.

"We always get loads of dirt through our doors [at election time]. I will be voting Fianna Fáil and then Sinn Féin. My mother's family for generations going back was always Fianna Fáil.

"I don't really mind about the policies once he [ Bertie] gives me a few bob."

... John Downes