#Bullying

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Fianna Fail Ard Fheis 2024
Minister launches set of  procedures to tackle bullying in schools
A central element of the plans is to create a ‘tell all’ culture in schools so that students experiencing bullying will feel safe in reporting what they are going through

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

School stock
Primary school children mostly happy and positive about learning, study finds
Report also found issues with peers, such as bullying' could also be a major source of stress

Tue, 28 May, 2024

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Emma DeSouza: Time to expel the outdated school uniform 
If we cannot establish irrefutable evidence that school uniforms provide tangible benefits for young people, then why do we continue to cling to them, asks Emma DeSouza

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

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S Fears over online 'gifting' after claims it may have been contributory factor in a suicide
According to Dr Stephen Murphy of Trinity Business School, TikTok are 'the most obvious winners' as they take a 50% cut of the net revenue of the virtual gifts

Sun, 04 Feb, 2024

Teenager sending email from smart phone in her bed
Irish Examiner view: Listen to teachers’ warnings about children using mobile phones
Waterford primary schools set a fine example for other teachers and parents as minister advocates stricter age verification

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

Inquest into death of 13 year old Sophia Gray
Teen took her life after being bullied about her weight, inquest hears
Grieving mother tells Coroner's Court Sophia Gray was being bullied through text messages from a girl, and that a boy had told her to kill herself

Thu, 16 Nov, 2023

Little girl gets bullied. Conception of harassment. School kids in uniform together in corridor
How to tell if your child is being bullied - and what to do
A new support group for parents of bullied children has been set up in response to the growing number of requests for help. The victimised child needs to know it's safe to talk about what's happening and that the grown-ups can handle the situation without making it worse  

Sun, 29 Oct, 2023

Online Safety Bill to be strengthened
Stark warning to parents from woman blackmailed into sharing naked photos at age 10
'Talk to your child on a regular basis about these things. It is an uncomfortable subject but you have to keep doing it... You need to show them the reality of what could happen'

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Minister reacts to Dublin Business School social care course
Simon Harris: Cyberbullying report an 'alarming wake-up call for our country' 
Survey reveals that 25% of primary school children have  experienced cyberbullying in the past 12 months

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

Smartphone research
Children are experiencing real harm online — where's the urgency to address this?
There is simply not enough government funding allocated to addressing how we can support children and young people to be safe and smart online, writes Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKid

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

Upset depressed young woman lying on couch feeling strong headache
Applicant for civil service who took 371 sick days lost appeal
A candidate failing a pre-employment check relating to 371 sick days since 2019 and another being asked “inappropriate” questions about previous maternity and carer’s leave were just two cases decided upon by the public appointments watchdog last ...

Wed, 09 Aug, 2023

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Terry Prone: What a shame to get your kicks out of righteous indignation
Shaming others moved from the public square to online — it now happens so frequently that 'trending' can be a synonym for 'shaming'

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Ofcom study
Adults urged to examine social media use as 5m view video of assault on teenager
Sharing of 'stomach-churning' video of attack on boy, 14, prompts new calls for Government crackdown and for social media companies to take action

Fri, 19 May, 2023

Mum fights to have Coco's Law against cyberbullying extended across the EU
Mum fights to have Coco's Law against cyberbullying extended across the EU
A version of Coco's Law — named for Nicole 'Coco' Fox who took her own life after online and physical bullying — may be introduced across the EU

Tue, 09 May, 2023

GRA 45TH ANNUAL DELEGATES CONFERENCE
Drew Harris rejects GRA claims about bullying in An Garda Síochána
Rank and file gardaí are suffering post-traumatic stress disorder due to toxic workplace cultures, the Garda Representative Association conference was told

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

Online Young Teen
Teachers to get more training as Cineáltas anti-bullying strategy is launched in schools
Rollout of five-year strategy includes a €5m pilot programme of counselling supports for primary pupils, a student participation unit, and the formation of an expert group

Mon, 10 Apr, 2023

Irish Examiner view: The Women of Honour are correct — only a statutory inquiry will suffice
Irish Examiner view: The Women of Honour are correct — only a statutory inquiry will suffice
A State inquiry could help bring about meaningful, positive change in the Defence Forces and the Department of Defence

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

High Court case over alleged bullying at primary school resolved
High Court case over alleged bullying at primary school resolved
On foot of getting a report by a person investigating the bullying allegations, the court heard that the girl who made the allegations will be leaving the school

Thu, 26 Jan, 2023

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Colm O'Connor: Fighting bullying cannot work in a school system exclusionary by design 
There is a culture in which some parents, teachers, school leaders, and institutions act as role models for exclusion — to have truly inclusive schools we need to change that

Thu, 05 Jan, 2023

Elementary age girl being bullied at school.
Girl goes to court claiming primary school failed to protect her from alleged bully
In a more recent incident, it is claimed that the girl required medical attention and suffered injury after being kicked by the other child

Wed, 14 Dec, 2022

Young businesswoman having migraine while working late in the office.
Taking a stand against bullying at work  
Bullying is detrimental to an employee's mental and physical health. It also impacts employers who have to pay for the related costs, including sick leave and legal fees 

Fri, 02 Dec, 2022

Teenage mental health stock
Jennifer Horgan: Anti-bullying plan for schools is good... but only on paper
The bullying I witness across schools that hurts me the deepest and makes a mockery of this action plan relates to children with special educational needs

Thu, 01 Dec, 2022

Cineáltas: Anti-bullying strategy will see rollout of counselling in primary schools
Cineáltas: Anti-bullying strategy will see rollout of counselling in primary schools
Launching the campaign, Norma Foley also rejected claims from the ASTI that she lacks the ambition in tackling the teacher shortage in schools across the country

Thu, 01 Dec, 2022

Union expresses concern at staff members' claims of bullying at University of Limerick
Union expresses concern at staff members' claims of bullying at University of Limerick
Unite convenor Eoin Devereux said he is 'struck by the number of cases and inquiries I and the wider executive have had concerning bullying behaviours in UL'

Sat, 05 Nov, 2022

Cyber bullying stock
Irish Examiner view: Social media exploits children
The CyberSafetyKids annual report published yesterday is welcome, because it offers precise details for many people’s unease about young children and their online activity.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2022

Child patient receiving artificial ventilation
Children in Ireland tell UN of frustration with country's 'dire' health services
Children also highlighted the need for exam reform, the impact of bullying in schools, and the need to be listened to.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2022

Cyber bullying stock
Government warned of 'dangerous levels' of bullying in schools and calls for action
Campaigners call on State to publish action plan on bullying and cyberbullying after report found 'high levels of identity-based bullying' aimed at children from ethnic minorities, who are LGBTQI+ and those with disabilities

Thu, 01 Sep, 2022

Severely distraught young men with laptop suffering cyberbullying and harassment being online abused by stalker or gossip feelin
A third of staff face bullying in higher education 
Minority groups, 'such as LGBTQ+ respondents, ethnic minorities and respondents with a disability were more likely to endure negative acts at work, bullying and cyberbullying compared to majority groups', survey found

Mon, 29 Aug, 2022

CC FIANNA FAIL
Oireachtas urged to reveal number of bullying and harassment complaints made against politicians 
Oireachtas press office declined to release the information unless a Freedom of Information request was submitted, which means it could take months for the statistics to be revealed

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Teenage mental health stock
Social distancing has stopped students building trust with teachers to report bullying
'Relational bullying’, where a person is deliberately isolated or excluded, is a key issue for post-primary students, report finds

Tue, 21 Jun, 2022

We must fight powerful bullies, whether they are Putin, Trump, or tech billionaires
We must fight powerful bullies, whether they are Putin, Trump, or tech billionaires
Throughout history, the central struggle of civilisation has been against brutality by the powerful. Civil society doesn’t let might make right, writes Robert Reich

Mon, 09 May, 2022

UCD offers support service for victims of inappropriate behaviour
UCD offers support service for victims of inappropriate behaviour
The service will also be available to those against whom allegations of inappropriate behaviour are made

Mon, 09 May, 2022

self defense
Learning the lessons from third-level sexual harassment
Figures show third-level institutions fielding a range of complaints about bullying and sexual harassment, but any rise in reporting is a positive sign, writes Noel Baker 

Thu, 10 Mar, 2022

Teenage mental health stock
'Social media is a potent power' - School anti-bullying plan to focus on cyber abuse
The new action plan on bullying in schools will address cyber abuse, gender identity bullying and sexual harassment

Wed, 16 Feb, 2022

Young Boy Who Is the Victim of Online Bullying
Pre-teens engaging in online bullying and racial abuse
Some 30% of pre-teens said when they encountered disturbing content online, they kept it to themselves and did not tell a parent or trusted adult

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

Primary school stock
Half of teachers have seen colleagues bullied, survey shows
A new study published from the Anti-Bullying Centre at Dublin City University suggests the education sector has high levels of workplace bullying

Tue, 01 Feb, 2022

Children drinking
Alcohol abuse among young people decreasing
The rate of binge drinking amongst 15-24 year olds has halved in the last six years, but the percentage with probable mental health problems has doubled during the same time period.

Thu, 20 Jan, 2022

Foley to bring strategy to Cabinet on school bullying
Foley to bring strategy to Cabinet on school bullying
School inspectors will be charged with obtaining evidence of the type of bullying that is happening and identifying successful approaches

Wed, 19 Jan, 2022

Reported incidents of stalking and harrassment have doubled in a year
Reported incidents of stalking and harrassment have doubled in a year
The number of recorded incidents of stalking, harassment and threats have more than doubled in a year

Thu, 09 Dec, 2021

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Defence Forces watchdog reports rise in bullying complaints
Ombudsman said increase in 'bullying-type' complaints down to greater awareness and improved reporting structures

Mon, 15 Nov, 2021

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Break point at Tennis Ireland amid rows over governance
An unauthorised payment made to a coach and a review into the board's effectiveness are causing disquiet at Tennis Ireland

Sun, 07 Nov, 2021

Businessmen talking in secrecy
Richard Hogan: What to do when your boss is a bully
"Never take abuse in silence. We are in an age where we no longer accept terrible behaviour by those in power. When you stand up to someone you are showing them that you respect yourself."

Thu, 30 Sep, 2021

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Richard Hogan: Adults bully too, here's how to stop it when it happens
Never play the bullies game. You are in a one-down position when you do that and you need to get into a one-up position

Thu, 23 Sep, 2021

Richard Hogan: My child is a bully, now what do I do?
Richard Hogan: My child is a bully, now what do I do?
"I have never met a bad child. I have met many children who have bullied others and perpetrated hurtful things against others but I’ve never met a bad or evil child. "

Thu, 16 Sep, 2021

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