Minister denies U-turn on smartphone pouches as new school guidance issued

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Education Minister Helen McEntee has denied a Government U-turn on phone pouches as new school guidance was issued on students' use of mobiles.

National guidelines on restricting mobile phone use in schools have been issued after 9 million euro in funding for phone pouches for secondary schools was announced in Budget 2025.

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