In a recent survey I carried out in Dublin city centre, I asked 50 people what their opinions were on getting a tattoo of someone's name. I got a few interesting replies so here are some of the better ones;

Oh Jaysus, I'd never do that. Unless they were a close relation and they died young or something. I think it would be terrible if you had someone's name on you and you after falling out with them. Mary O'Brien, 32. Tallaght.

I actually have my ex's name on my neck. It had seemed like a good idea at the time but in hindsight I think it may have jinxed us as we split up not long after it. Luckily I had the sense to get it done in chinese lettering so no one knows what it means. Otherwise I'd be screwed! Catherine Burns, 26. Clondalkin.

I think I would do it, but only in a very discreet place, maybe just an initial rather than a name though. But I'm a bit of a chicken anyway, my boyfriend's name has the same initial letter as my own. [Laughs] I do think it's silly getting them when you're young though. I mean, think of how many relations change and then ask yourself if you could live with a memory of someone you may hate, attached to your body! Not very appealing to me anyway. Gillian Brennan, 28. Tipperary.

Would I do it? Hmmmm I don't think I would. It's almost worse than getting married. Laser is very expensive isn't it, it's almost cheaper to just get divorced I'd say. Well unless you're rich and the wife takes half! John Macken, 45. Naul, Dublin.