Voters in the Republic of Ireland will choose a new government in less than two weeks.
Every political party will be hoping that voters will trust them to protect the future of a thriving economy.
The government could afford a generous pre-election budget, inflation has lately dropped below 1%, and there have never been more people working.
However, what economic concerns do voters have in mind when they cast their ballots?
In a recent survey conducted by Ipsos and the Irish Times, respondents were asked which issue would most likely affect their vote.
Thirty percent of respondents named the cost of living as the clear leader.
