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Schools want Facebook to appoint staff to deal with cyber-bullying
SECOND-level school principals want social networks to appoint dedicated staff to take calls from schools and parents to help combat cyberbullying.
Cyber bully fears as parents help 8-year-olds create Facebook account
MORE than 50pc of Irish youngsters aged eight to 11 have social media accounts despite strict age restrictions in place.
Grandad's fury at lack of help for tragic Erin
THE grandfather of bullying victim Erin Gallagher has spoken of his anger that professional help wasn't there to save his granddaughter from taking her own life.
New report reveals widespread nature of cyber-bullying among teen girls
THE alarming extent and nature of cyber-bullying in Irish schools can be revealed today.
Donegal parents, teachers and pupils sign anti-bullying charter
PARENTS have joined teachers and pupils in signing an anti-bullying charter following the deaths of school children by suicide.
HSE were 'warned about tragic Erin weeks before suicide'
HEALTH service officials were warned that tragic Erin Gallagher was at risk of suicide eight weeks before she took her own life.
Video: Even most popular children can suffer online bullying
CHILDREN with lots of friends can still be persecuted by cyber-bullies – despite the fact that popularity is a good deterrent to schoolyard aggression, research has shown.
Real-life friends can’t protect children from cyberbullying, warns expert
CHILDREN with friends have some protection from schoolyard bullies – but this does not protect them from cyber-bullying, a leading expert on online bullying said today.
Watchdog requests 'urgent' talks over revamp to Facebook
THE Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) has sought an "urgent" meeting with Facebook, after it emerged the social network plans to change the way it uses peoples' details and possibly limit users' rights.
Video: Father of tragic teen calls for new laws against bullying
The father of teen suicide victim Ciara Pugsley told TDs and senators of the impact of his tragic loss as an anti-bullying expert said the fight against bullying should be backed up by law.
How 'harmless slagging' leads to cyber bullying
IRELAND'S traditional love of "slagging" may be contributing to internet banter which can escalate to cyber-bullying.
Students and parents seek out advice on cyber-bullies
YOUTH workers are going all out to inform schools, sports and teenage clubs on the dangers of cyber bullying.
