President urges young people to switch off video games

President Michael D Higgins used his first official engagement with Ireland’s youth to suggest they lay off TV and video games, and embrace their imaginations instead.

President urges young people to switch off video games

President Michael D Higgins used his first official engagement with Ireland’s youth to suggest they lay off TV and video games, and embrace their imaginations instead.

The poet and arts champion, who was a guest at children’s culture centre The Ark in Dublin’s Temple Bar, said being imaginative and creative would open children up to greater opportunities in the future and help them grow into more active citizens.

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