President urges children not to engage in bullying

The President, Michael D Higgins, has urged young people not to get involved in cyberbullying or ganging up on vulnerable classmates.

He said he has been encouraged by the responses of young children as he appeals to them on the issue in visits to schools.

“I have been speaking of the importance of ensuring that no child is ever pushed to the margin, or the collective used against a child suffering from deep, deep loneliness,” he said.