Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
1286. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will put in place a ban on smart phones for children under 16 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2009/25]
View answerThe Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has no remit on the matter of access to or use of smart phones by children under 16. This matter may be better addressed by my cabinet colleague, the Minister for Education, in the context of the Keeping Childhood Smartphone Free initiative.
