Debate contribution: Schools: Mobile Phone Pouches

Debate contribution by Mrs Michelle Guy on .

MLA
Mrs Michelle Guy
Party at the time
Alliance Party
Date
14 September 2026
Type
Debate contribution
Business
Oral Answers to Questions
Heading
Schools: Mobile Phone Pouches
Assembly identifier
Official Report component 5685631

Text

Minister, we are all persuaded of the need to restrict mobile phone usage in schools, but, given the significant capital funding associated with mobile phone pouches and the current pressure on the Education budget, what measures in that area has the Department explored that do not require such significant capital spend?

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