There is a culture in which some parents, teachers, school leaders, and institutions act as role models for exclusion — to have truly inclusive schools we need to change that

In a more recent incident, it is claimed that the girl required medical attention and suffered injury after being kicked by the other child

Bullying is detrimental to an employee's mental and physical health. It also impacts employers who have to pay for the related costs, including sick leave and legal fees 

The bullying I witness across schools that hurts me the deepest and makes a mockery of this action plan relates to children with special educational needs

Launching the campaign, Norma Foley also rejected claims from the ASTI that she lacks the ambition in tackling the teacher shortage in schools across the country

Unite convenor Eoin Devereux said he is 'struck by the number of cases and inquiries I and the wider executive have had concerning bullying behaviours in UL'

The CyberSafetyKids annual report published yesterday is welcome, because it offers precise details for many people’s unease about young children and their online activity.

Children also highlighted the need for exam reform, the impact of bullying in schools, and the need to be listened to.

Campaigners call on State to publish action plan on bullying and cyberbullying after report found 'high levels of identity-based bullying' aimed at children from ethnic minorities, who are LGBTQI+ and those with disabilities

Minority groups, 'such as LGBTQ+ respondents, ethnic minorities and respondents with a disability were more likely to endure negative acts at work, bullying and cyberbullying compared to majority groups', survey found

Oireachtas press office declined to release the information unless a Freedom of Information request was submitted, which means it could take months for the statistics to be revealed

'Relational bullying’, where a person is deliberately isolated or excluded, is a key issue for post-primary students, report finds

Throughout history, the central struggle of civilisation has been against brutality by the powerful. Civil society doesn’t let might make right, writes Robert Reich

The service will also be available to those against whom allegations of inappropriate behaviour are made

Figures show third-level institutions fielding a range of complaints about bullying and sexual harassment, but any rise in reporting is a positive sign, writes Noel Baker 

The new action plan on bullying in schools will address cyber abuse, gender identity bullying and sexual harassment

Some 30% of pre-teens said when they encountered disturbing content online, they kept it to themselves and did not tell a parent or trusted adult

A new study published from the Anti-Bullying Centre at Dublin City University suggests the education sector has high levels of workplace bullying

The rate of binge drinking amongst 15-24 year olds has halved in the last six years, but the percentage with probable mental health problems has doubled during the same time period.

School inspectors will be charged with obtaining evidence of the type of bullying that is happening and identifying successful approaches

The number of recorded incidents of stalking, harassment and threats have more than doubled in a year

Ombudsman said increase in 'bullying-type' complaints down to greater awareness and improved reporting structures

An unauthorised payment made to a coach and a review into the board's effectiveness are causing disquiet at Tennis Ireland

"Never take abuse in silence. We are in an age where we no longer accept terrible behaviour by those in power. When you stand up to someone you are showing them that you respect yourself."

Never play the bullies game. You are in a one-down position when you do that and you need to get into a one-up position

"I have never met a bad child. I have met many children who have bullied others and perpetrated hurtful things against others but I’ve never met a bad or evil child. "