People in Dublin city centre offer opinions on who should be the next President of Ireland.
Next year the people of Ireland will vote in a presidential election. Every citizen over the age of 35 is eligible for the office of President of Ireland for a term of seven years.
Dr Patrick Hillery has served as President since 1976, but who will be his successor?
People in Henry Street and the Ilac Shopping Centre tell reporter Antoinette Dawson who they would like to see elected to Áras an Uachtaráin.
Some people do not have to look too far for inspiration,
My mother, she’s brilliant.
2fm broadcasters Ian Dempsey and Gerry Ryan get a mention, as do Zig and Zag, and footballer Ray Houghton. For one young woman, however,
Jack Charlton is your man.
This report for 'Jo-Maxi’ was broadcast on 7 December 1989. The reporter is Antoinette Dawson.
'Jo Maxi' was a youth lifestyle programme targeted at 10 to 14 year olds. The programme contained features on a broad range of topics including animals, fashion, music, books and profiles of young people voicing their views on various subjects. The original presenters on the show were Ray D'Arcy, Geri Lalor, Clíona Ní Bhuachalla and Antoinette Dawson.
