Ahh don't mention the 'B' word Bertie!?

With the local and European Parliament elections happening this Friday (May 24th) our politicians have taken the new blood under their wings and are knocking on every door in sight.

The thing about this new wave of potential statesperson is that they seem to fit into a stereotype.

'Young guy with goatee', 'surprisingly urban baldy guy' and 'ernest affable type' are only some of the candidates you're likely to meet on your doorstep - as we found out on Gift Grub.

And Leo Varadkar gets a rude awakening when Bertie Ahern hits him with some awkward questions.

Check out the fun in full by pressing the play button on screen.

Catch Gift Grub on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show weekdays from 7am.