For young people aged between 19-24, 74 per cent say it’s important to them, versus 86 per cent of teens and 88 per cent of 25–30-year-olds.

More than half of Irish people (53 per cent) say their favourite thing to talk about over a cup of tea is friends and family

'They're sitting there going into their 30's in a position where they're saying: 'Okay, not only do I have to try and start saving, I have to get back to zero before I can start saving'.

Since this research had taken place, one in eight 25-year-olds has emigrated.

The survey also revealed a strong preference amongst Irish SMEs for green investments that reduce energy costs, such as solar panels and energy-efficient lighting.

The Graiguenamanagh native thinks we all need to do better on food waste.