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Fake accounts 'torturing' young people online- Smyth

Jan 19, 2022 14:38 By News Northern Sound
Fake accounts 'torturing' young people online- Smyth
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She says she is glad that the Minister is acting on this now and it's a welcome change.

Fake accounts and trolls are 'torturing' young people online says a local TD.

Cavan/Monaghan TD Niamh Smyth was speaking following the education Minister's memo about tackling bullying in schools and the need to support staff and students.

Deputy Smyth says that the bullying in schools is often sinister in nature, and remains silent when social media comes into play.

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As the chair of the committee scrutinising the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill, she says they need to send a strong message to society when it comes to cyber-bullying:

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