Critics have labeled the government's plan for mobile phone pouches as a waste of €9 million, suggesting that funds would be better spent addressing school resource struggles.
Education Minister Norma Foley emphasized the need for a uniform approach to mobile phone usage in schools, asserting that a ban would help create a smartphone-free environment for students.
Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Sinn Féin, condemned the initiative, urging the government to focus on pressing educational necessities instead of spending on pouches for mobile phones.
The plan aims for implementation in the 2024/2025 school year, encouraging a break from mobile use during school hours to enhance student mental health.
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