Minister could consider ban on sales of smartphones to primary school pupils

Norma Foley brought forward the voluntary guidelines for parents last November, which followed Wexford becoming the first county where every primary school asked parents not to give their children smartphones

Education Minister Norma Foley has said a total ban on sales of smartphones to primary school pupils could be considered if a voluntary agreement does not work.

Ms Foley said she would consider bringing forward new laws that would ban sales to under-13s if a voluntary scheme is not successful.