ENDA KENNY KNOWS a good thing when he sees it, and boy is a Nokia 6310 a good thing.

Smartphones come and go, but the Nokia will (literally) power on through and is virtually indestructible.

Unless, that is…

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Enda has been pictured with iPhones, Sony Ericssons and a multitude of other devices, but the one constant in his life has been his trusty Nokia 6310…

2006: An early sighting

(Photocall Ireland)

2007: On the campaign trail

(Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland)

2010: A blip on the radar

What the flip is that in your hand? (Photocall Ireland)

2011: Back on track and on the move

Photocall Ireland

2011:  Cabinet meeting time

(Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland)

2012: Still going strong

Photocall Ireland

2012: Hanging out with David Cameron

Stop sniggering David. The 6310 is a legend. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)

The Nokia wasn't good enough to bring to an audience with the pope though. We're fairly sure it was an iPhone Enda was tinkering with.

As for the fate of the Nokia 6310... have you tried putting it in a bowl of rice Taoiseach?

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