Social media is having a negative effect on children and teenagers in Ireland, a cross-party group of TDs and senators warned yesterday. The Office of Internet Safety is not even trying to deal with cyberbullying.

Social media is having a negative effect on mental health services for children in Ireland, says a report on cyberbullying by a cross-party group of TDs and senators.

Gardaí in West Cork are to offer guidance on cyberbullying to parents of 1,200 secondary pupils.