Cobh bullying victim to address public meeting
Stricter controls are needed around cyber-bullying. That's according to the organisers of a meeting to address the issue in Cobh this evning. Earlier this month, the Department of Education announced new anti-bullying guidelines for parents, teachers and children. There was a broad welcome to the proposal - however, Sinn Fein representatives in Cork believe they don't go far enough. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien says there needs to be stricter controls around the use of social media in conjunction with creating greater awareness among young people. He says more must be done to educate pupils, teachers and parents of the dangers that can arise from cyber-bullying. Tonight's meeting is being held in the Commodore Hotel in Cobh at 8pm. Local teenager Shauna Sisk will be speaking out about her own experiences of bullying which became so intense that she attempted to take her own life. She recently took the decision to speak out in an attempt to encourage other victims not to tackle the problem alone.
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries