Principals welcome cyberbullying classes

Second-level principals have welcomed the idea of schools being obliged to teach dedicated cyberbullying classes to all students.

The suggestion is reported to be among a range of recommendations due to go to Government soon from the Internet Content Governance Advisory Committee.

It was set up late last year to assess the relevance of existing legislation and regulations around internet usage, and to recommend any necessary changes. But it was also tasked with advising Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte on how best site operators, internet service providers, the State and others should interact on issues such as bullying and harassment online, and access to material of an age-sensitive nature.