Cyberbully fears spark increase in calls to helplines

Children’s groups and organisations for parents have seen a rise in numbers calling with concerns about cyberbullying.

Both the ISPCC and Parentline confirmed that they had received a spike in the number of calls and enquiries following the tragic deaths of teenagers Erin Gallagher in Donegal and Ciara Pugsley in Leitrim. Both girls took their own lives in recent months after being the victims of cyberbullying.

Rest in peace Erin Gallagher. The only thing more cowardly than a bully, is a cyber bully. Disgusting people.

— Paul Conway (@PaulJConway) November 6, 2012