No 'panic button' app for Irish Facebook users

Teenagers who use Facebook in Ireland will not be able to download a new "panic" button being introduced in Britain today.

No 'panic button' app for Irish Facebook users

Teenagers who use Facebook in Ireland will not be able to download a new "panic" button being introduced in Britain today.

It is being introduced to offer immediate help to young people who fear they are being targeted by predators on the popular social networking site.

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