Circular 0046/2025 outlines the funding scheme available to all recognised post-primary schools to support the implementation of measures restricting student access to personal mobile phones during the school day. Funding is available on a per capita basis, upon application, to schools that choose to adopt infrastructural solutions such as portable secure lockable pouches or phone storage boxes.
This funding is issued in support of Circular 0045/2025 which sets out the requirement to implement restrictions on the use of, and access to, personal mobile phones by students during the school day including during breaks.
Rate: The per capita rate is €25 per student.
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Queries: PhoneStorageFunding@education.gov.ie.
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