Fiona McCanntests the temperature on Dublin's Grafton Street as things heat up for Valentine's Day.

People aren't slow to give their views - but in best Valentine tradition, they are reluctant to give their full names

"Every opportunity to display affection is grand by me!" - Laura, 19

"It's a nice occasion. It makes you feel a little more conscious of the fact that you're single, but that doesn't worry me." - Gary, 32

"It is a nice time, but it's also a lot of pressure to buy stuff and to receive things as well. It's supposed to be a good day, a day to spend with someone you like, but if you're not going out with someone and people are talking about it, you can get down and depressed." - Tiffany, 18

"I think girls should get a better gift, because it's a girlie day."- Alex, 17

"I just reckon it's a money racket, to be honest. Guys don't really look for much for Valentine's day, it's always the girls! I just think there's more pressure on fellows around Valentine's Day, but you have to go with the hype, don't you?" - Dean, 32

"My five-year girlfriend booked the restaurant, but I'll be paying. It's Valentine's day, the boys pay." - Colm, 29

"I've been buying flowers for my wife on Valentine's Day for 21 years. I'm taking her out to dinner, but it doesn't have to be Valentine's Day to take her out for dinner - she's worth it!" - Michael, 53

"It's a stupid commercial holiday, and it's a waste of money." - Ross, 20

"It's a lovely idea altogether and I love when I see the shops all  done up for Valentine's Day. I grew up in an era when that didn't happen, but I think it's lovely. I'd love to be young now!" - Ann, grandmother