Strict New Phone Rules in Schools Confirmed Amid €9m Pouch Controversy

Fresh guidance on school phone BAN after €9m pouch fury as McEntee denies U-turn

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

Strict new phone rules in schools confirmed amid €9m pouch controversy

Last year, the revelation that €9 million would be taken from the State coffers to pay for the lockable sacks caused widespread controversy.

€9 million phone pouch scheme will be 'transformational'

When asked whether the €9 million scheme represents value for money, Minister McEntee acknowledged that it is ‘a lot of money’.