Bullying in Schools

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 February 2015

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Questions (147)

Jonathan O'Brien

Question:

147. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the idea of developing an all-Ireland anti-bullying strategy for schools. [6178/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

As the Deputy may be aware, the topic of child protection and e-safety, including measures to combat cyber-bullying were discussed at the most recent Plenary meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council.

This topic will be discussed at a future meeting of the Council and the potential for future North-South cooperation in this area will be part of those discussions. The suggestion of an all-Ireland anti-bullying strategy for schools may be considered in that context.