The sister of 18-year-old Eden Heaslip who died by suicide last September after he was physically bullied and subject to online abuse says there are "significant gaps" in the teacher training system when it comes to dealing with the matter.
Chloe Heaslip who, herself, is training to be a teacher spoke to the JF show this morning about her efforts to bring about change over the last eight months.
She met with Taoiseach Micheal Martin recently to discuss the matter.
Chloe also addressed the Steering Commission which is currently reviewing the bullying regulations used by the Department of Education.
She says there is a "serious problem" with mental health in our communities.
"It's not the curriculum's fault; there is a gap there in education on bullying and mental health," continued Chloe.
"Coming out of Covid-19 there are serious problems with mental health in our community and in our country.
"I think if there was an introduction on how to deal with bullying, bullying methodologies, or how to approach a student that you feel is being bullied.
"If that foundation was there, it would be a lot easier too deal with the issues."
