Speaking to 2FM’s Game On after competing at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open pro-am at Lahinch, Fitzgerald called on the Government to intervene as a matter of urgency.

"Cyber bullying can have a significant impact on people’s lives,” Det Supt Daly said.

The mother of a 16-year-old girl who took her own life has spoken out against cyber-bullying.

Gardaí have launched a criminal investigation into the death of a Dublin teen who it is believed was cyber-bullied.