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Norma Foley responds to €9 million ‘phone pouches’ controversy

The government has come into criticism over the past 48 hours for its decision to allocate €9 mil...

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15.30 3 Oct 2024


Norma Foley responds to €9 million ‘phone pouches’ controversy


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The government has come into criticism over the past 48 hours for its decision to allocate €9 million in the Budget for equipment to store students’ phones during the school day.

Minister for Education Norma Foley joins Kieran Cuddihy to respond and discuss. She also discusses the passing of former minister Mary O’Rourke, and the controversy surrounding the SPHE course in schools following a ‘whistleblower’ story.


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