Mary McDonald

We haven't learned anything about it in school, but you do see stuff on the television - campaigns to try and get people to realise it is going to happen. I think it will be a big surprise for a lot of people. I don't think the prices will go up; they'll just convert them to the equivalent. It will be confusing and the notes are very small. I'll miss our old notes, they're more individual.

Kirsten Finegan

I do know about the exchange rate and that it is coming in January, but apart from that I don't know a lot about it. I think everything will seem more expensive. I'm working part-time till Christmas, then I have to stop because of exams, but when I am getting my pocket money in January I don't think I'll lose out. I'm happy about the euro, I think a change will be good.

Kerrie Dunne

I am quite interested in the euro. If there is ever anything on the news about the changeover I will watch it.

I don't know who the chairman of the European Bank is. I get £20 a week at the moment, so I reckon I'll get about €30.

I'm looking for ward to the change, but I think we should get taught more about the whole process and what it entails in school.

Lynn Rochford

I know nothing at all about the euro - I couldn't tell you the exchange rate. I suppose I do have an interest because I get pocket money and I'll need to know whether or not I'm being ripped off - I get £15 now, but I hope I'll get more when it changes. It will be confusing in shops, especially for old people because they have had to change twice now.

Aileen Kelly

Yes, I do think I'm ready. I want to know about the euro because it affects me. If you aren't aware, you won't know how much you're paying for things in shops. The exchange rate is £1 for €1.27. I'd rather our currency stayed the same because you know it's Irish. I suppose it will be handier for travelling abroad and stuff, but I think the old currency is much nicer.