Danny Healy-Rae urges more ‘cuteness’ on Facebook and to avoid 'careless use' of social media

A county council has supported a call on the public to be “cuter” when it comes to Facebook use.

It follows a motion by the Independent councillor for Killarney, Danny Healy-Rae, who told a Kerry County Council meeting he wished to highlight the “careless use” of Facebook, which he said was assisting burglars and, equally, undermining the prospects of employees.

“People are going abroad, togged out over on the strand and sending pictures home that they are in such and such a place.The burglar then knows their house is empty,” he said.