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Minister Norma Foley plans to bring her proposals to cabinet shortly.
A widespread smartphone ban across all primary schools in the country is being considered by the Education Minister.
Earlier this year primary schools in Greystones, Co Wicklow adopted a no-smartphone code.
Minister Norma Foley plans to bring her proposals to cabinet shortly.
But Alex Cooney, CEO and Co-Founder of Cyber Safe Kids, says schools already have smartphone bans in classrooms.
Former Swimming Coach George Gibney Jailed For Over 15 Years For Sexual Abuse Of Children
He sat beside the dock in a wheelchair and did not react when sentenced
Robert Pether Returning To Ireland After Five-Year Iraqi Detention
The UN had said Mr Pether's detention was illegal.
Over 23,000 Teachers Beginning Industrial Action Today
Members will also engage in the all-out strike action planned for this Wednesday (14 October)
New Funding Announced For Youth Services And Counselling In Kildare On World Mental Health Day
The Government has announced €11 million in additional mental health funding to coincide with World Mental Health Day today.
Jury In Triple Murder Trial Of Louth Family Sent Home
Robert O'Connor has pleaded not guilty to the three murders of his family members
Appointment Cancellations Expected As Strikes To Take Place Next Week
The HSE says emergency departments will remain open and urgent cancer treatment and dialysis appointments will still go ahead
Families Face Delays Arranging Funerals Amid Pressure On Post-Mortem Services
It's due to a shortage of pathologists and mortuary staff
Media Minister Says Meeting With RTÉ Was "Positive" Amid €20M Funding Cut
RTÉ had rejected the assertion it is not completing the required reforms quickly enough
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