2.3 million gadget-savvy people in Ireland use smartphones

According to the latest Eir Connected Living survey, we are a nation that loves our smart, connected devices and are heavily reliant on technology for almost every part of our daily lives.

The survey found some 50% (2.3m) of the population now use a smartphone as their main mobile phone. This is up from just 39% in 2012.

The use of tablets such as iPads is also growing, with almost half (49%) saying they have regular access to one, up from just 10% in 2012.