Waterford primary schools first for 'no smartphones' 

A new charter will ask parents not to allow their child access to smartphones, social media, and age-restricted games

Every primary school in Waterford will ask parents not to give their children smartphones amid growing concern about their impact.

Waterford is to be the first county in Ireland where every primary school will ask parents not to give their children smartphones amid growing concern about their impact.

As the new school term begins in September, primary schools are to introduce a new charter, asking parents not to allow their child access to smartphones, social media, and age-restricted games while in primary school. All schools in the city and county will also support parents to make that decision.