Richard Hogan: We've a beautiful country but what do we have to offer bored teenagers?

There are very limited options for families and children to connect and enjoy themselves outside of technology. I think we need more investment in the Arts and in family events
Richard Hogan: We've a beautiful country but what do we have to offer bored teenagers?

Richard Hogan: "When I ask parents 'if they were not on their devices what would they be doing?', I am regularly met with silence."

Ireland is a beautiful country. Whenever I have been away from it for an extended period of time, I’m always overcome with the same feelings when I return — its magnificence, the landscape, the air, the people, the language, the space, our culture, and how we treat each other.

There is no place like it. I have been fortunate with my work to travel all over this country, meeting the good people of Ireland. I visit every county in Ireland many times a year, delivering talks and hearing families and the issues that are coming up for them with their children.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Lifestyle

Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited