with Hannah Kelly
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.
Hauliers Warn Of Protests Over Rising Fuel Costs
Industry warns disruption to roads, ports and airports possible if government fails to act on fuel taxes
Eviction Notices Withdrawn for 30+ Wexford Households
Landlord reverses decision affecting families in Hazelwood estate, Bridgetown
Building Work Will Continue Over The Weekend At Celbridge Primary School
School management confirmed the mould issues will be addressed
Call for Fadas to Be Protected in Law
Kildare North TD says accents in Irish names must be respected in official systems
Celbridge Primary School To Re-Open On Monday
Department confirms St. Patrick's School building is safe as parents voice ongoing concerns
Allenwood Woman Describes Her Struggle To Get Home From The Middle East
384 passengers land in Dublin overnight, more flights planned for Irish Travellers stranded in the Middle East amid on-going conflict.
Deadline Approaching for Defence Forces Cadetships
Applications for pilot, air traffic control, engineering and line officer roles close this Sunday.
Department Of Education Meets Patrons And Management Of Closed Celbridge Primary School
Kildare North Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly said closure could have been avoided if Department had acted sooner
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