‘Modern Ireland’s pupils open to risks’

THERE are predators of all sorts ready to shut down schoolchildren’s lives whether with abuse or drugs or bullying or neglect, warned President Mary McAleese.

The freedoms opened up by our economic success may also be leaving Irish children open to such risks from technology, unwholesome role models, consumerism and drugs the President said yesterday.

She told primary school principals that the pupils under their stewardship are the first generation to grow up in such a prosperous, successful and confident Ireland.