Young people said that smartphones and tablets reduced the amount of time they spent reading books.

Fianna Fáil's support has slumped to just 15 per cent, its lowest level since the last general election

The left wing independent TD has a 19 percentage point lead over Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, according to the Business Post/Red C poll.

The findings show 82 per cent of respondents believe the housing crisis in Ireland disproportionately impacts young people, placing significant strain on their ability to become independent.

The Government is being called on to improve the way in which it provides accommodation for immigrants