Smartphones ban
A primary school in Co. Wicklow has banned the use of smartphones.
Firstly, St. Cronan's in Bray carried out a survey in June, and more than 91 percent of parents voted for the ban.
Basic mobile phones for calls and texts are allowed, but must be switched off at all times.
The school's principal, Maeve Tierney, said there are many reasons why the decision was made.
"We have had to deal with issues of cyber-bullying."
"We also have children accessing inappropriate material, or material with adult content."
"We have children engaging in very risky behaviour online."
Pupils returned to the school from their summer holidays today.
