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People believe there are better ways to spend the 9-million euro
A leading child protection expert has questioned the government's proposal to spend 9-million euro on school phone pouches.
The proposal is part of budget 2025 and is an attempt to keep students off their phones during the school day.
Fiona Jennings, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at ISPCC, says the money would be better spent on teaching children how to regulate their phone use.
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
Man (51) Accused Of Healy-Rae Assault Granted High Court Bail
The assault occurred on 16 September on Cork Street, Dublin 8
Nurses At Naas And Nine Other Hospitals Set To Protest Over Pay
Lunchtime pickets will be in place as the dispute over public sector pay ramps up.
Minister Lawless Announces €34M Student Support Package For Budget 2027
The new measures aim to reduce the cost of college for students
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