Aisling Mullally

Aisling Mullally is a primary school teacher based in Dublin, who has recently raised concerns about the impact of screen time on young children. In her letter to the editor of The Irish Times, she highlights a growing crisis in childhood development, noting that many children are starting school without essential social and physical skills that were once commonplace. Mullally advocates for a national conversation about how excessive use of smartphones and other digital devices is affecting the ability of children to engage in play and develop vital problem-solving skills.