Data released earlier this year reveals a bit more about this generation of young people who will shape the country in years to come.

In a survey on a pilot project for the new cap – members said it was so comfortable they would sometimes forget to take it off.

New research by Grant Thornton showed an increase in the number of firms without female representation in high-up management in Ireland.

28 per cent of the children surveyed reported that they could go online whenever they wanted.

Differences in earnings between those with and without a degree were noticeable.

48 per cent of Irish businesses plan to increase investment in capital projects – higher than the 37 per cent of businesses in the UK.

16 percent will go shopping and four percent will take a wintry dip in the sea.

Just 7% of people plan to spend more and go all out this festive season.

The research also found that more than half of drivers do not have equipment in their car which could prove vital if they become unintended pedestrians, regardless of the time of year.

Fewer than one in 10 firms reported higher productivity levels from employees when working from home.

Over half of men surveyed in the West of Ireland feel uncomfortable talking about mental health with their close friends.

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.

Each of the over 28,000 apprentices in training will receive an email with the survey link, inviting them to participate.

15 per cent of the survey respondents said they do not know how to support their mental health, and 13 per cent said it is not seen as something people in their circle do.

The survey's authors said the reading did not suggest a major change in Irish consumer thinking

The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland said ‘the widening affordability gap is a real concern’.

Motorists in Ireland are most likely to upgrade their cars every three to five years

A survey carried out by the IPI, which represents more than 1,000 public and private planners in Ireland, found just 22 per cent of the members who responded supported the legislation in its then current format.

The chicken fillet roll has almost doubled in popularity in recent years

Some 21% of all respondents agreed that 'sometimes sex is not fully consensual but is not rape'

The majority of survey respondents did not know the upcoming referendums are due to be held on Friday, March 8th

Some 45% of 10-year-olds are allowed to use their smartphones in their bedrooms.

However, almost 45 per cent said this year they will keep them out of respect for those who gifted them

The study also found almost a quarter of those were considering the move due to financial reasons.

Figures from the Central Statistics Office show 86 per cent of women think sexual violence against women is common, compared to 72 per cent of men

One fifth of people said there is "no need" for public service broadcasting