Bullying in Schools

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2012

Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Questions (124)

Seamus Kirk

Question:

124. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he expects to publish the report of the working group on tackling bullying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51302/12]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The Working Group which I established alongside the Forum of 17 May this year, to examine issues related to tackling bullying in schools, including homophobic bullying, racist bullying and cyber bullying, is progressing with its task of producing an action plan to map the way forward. The Group has been considering the outcomes and recommendations from the Forum, along with the submissions received from interested parties, in its deliberations.

Over the last few months, the Group has also consulted with a range of stakeholders and with colleagues in Scotland and the UK. I have asked the Working Group to submit their action plan to me by the end of November.