Smartphone use among children to be discussed at Strandhill meeting

A special information evening is getting underway this evening in Strandhill over smart phone and device use among young children. The free event is getting underway 7.30pm at the SoCo Labs in Strandhill with Gardai and a youth liaison officer also attendance to give advice. Local parents and guardians are being urged to attend and will be asked to sign a voluntary pact, committing to delaying smart phone use for their child for as long as possible. Fine Gael Cllr Fergal Nealon says it's an issue affecting a lot of local families and believes that it will be a hugely beneficial session: