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Are ‘phone pouches’ a waste of government money?

The government has come into criticism for its decision to allocate €9 million in the Budget fo...

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15.22 2 Oct 2024


Are ‘phone pouches’ a waste of government money?


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The government has come into criticism for its decision to allocate €9 million in the Budget for equipment to store students’ phones during the school day. Is this really the best use of education funding?

To discuss, Kieran is joined by Conor Murphy, English Teacher in Skibbereen and Paul Crone, Director of The National Association of Principals and Deputies.


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