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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.
Transport Users ‘Overwhelmed’ By Multiple Apps, Says TD
TFI's apps include a journey planner, a leap card top up app, taxi driver database, an app for transport tickets and one for local services in parts of Mayo, Limerick and Kerry.
Whistleblower Says Harvey Morrison Was Listed As Palliative And Removed From Scoliosis Surgery List
His parents are calling for a full independent inquiry.
Government Moves To Let Gardaí Alert Schools After Domestic Violence Incidents
It's aim is to ensure a child’s school will be informed if a domestic violence incident has occurred in the home of the child so there can be extra support made available.
Aerosol Misuse In Kildare Raises Fears Of Sudden Death Risk Among Teens
A local resident says they saw a group of school-age girls in Naas this week inhaling deodorant through a towel.
New Housing Plan Could See Kildare County Council Bidding Against First-Time Buyers
It's in a bid to tackle long-term homelessness, but it could result in the state competing with first time buyers for those homes.
Remembrance Service For JoJo Dullard: Parish Marks Three Decades Since Disappearance
Her sister, Kathleen Bergin, says the family will never stop seeking answers, and is urging anyone with any information to come forward.
Local Property Tax Deadline Extended To Wednesday
Revenue says there has been strong engagement from property owners ahead of the original deadline, which was today.
Lawless Rejects Claim He Let Apprenticeship Exam Leak Scandal "Fester"
He said the leaking of exam materials is “entirely unacceptable” and insists he acted decisively to protect the integrity of the system.
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