It’s claimed having a visible tattoo can help job seekers in certain sectors.

A study has found someone with a neck tattoo is more likely to get a job as a bartender in a nightclub.

A skateboard firm and pub chain also said it would go down well with their younger customers.

Cheryl Cole's famous bum tattoo

But the study by the University of St Andrews also found that those without visible ink are more likely to be hired by a bank or an upmarket restaurant.

Patrick Sloan, the owner of Tattoo Heroes on Bachelors walk in Dublin he says employers are becoming more relaxed towards tattoos.

Niall Fitzmaurice, general manager at jobs.ie says employers should be focusing on whether the job seeker is right for the job.

Kim Buckley has this report: