Minister McEntee said the scheme will have a hugely positive impact on young people.

Lockable boxes and cubby holes, as well as controversial phone pouches, can be acquired with €9 million in Budget funding.

The Government announced multimillion-euro funding for a school phone pouch scheme in Budget 2025.

If one child, just one, gets to enjoy a few hours a day without the torment of something vile appearing on social media about them, I believe it is worth it