Education Committee will resume its discussion on School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health

ETBI, CPSMA and the JMB/AMCSS at today’s meeting, 3:30 pm, Tuesday 25 May.

Today’s discussion is the fourth of a series of committee meetings that will see relevant stakeholders come before the committee through to the beginning of July.

Speaking in advance of the meeting, Cathaoirleach, Paul Kehoe TD, said: “We continue our important discussion on School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health. Last week the Committee got some further insight into the challenges that teachers face in dealing with issues around bullying. We also heard the voice of students. This week we will meet Patron Bodies to discuss the challenges they face.”

The Cathaoirleach added, “The Committee welcomes the chance to hear from the witnesses, which should further our understanding of what is happening in schools; how we can help students, parents, teachers and the whole school community; and if there are changes we need to consider to help tackle these issues head-on.

The meeting at 3:30 pm will be broadcast from Committee Room 4 of Leinster House.

The Joint Committee on Justice has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

You can view the meeting in Committee Room 4 on the Oireachtas website.

More information can be found on the dedicated Committee Webpage. Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.