Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the fact that online privacy will form part of the new programmes. This is important. Although we discuss the issue with our children, they do not fully understand it. The issue is overlooked. Cyberbullying creates a terrible environment. Teacher education is undoubtedly the key in this regard, just as it is in fixing problems.

Witnesses are picking up the frustration that exists around the table. It relates to a matter raised by Ms Cosgrave, namely, research versus policy versus practice that is good in some areas and non-existent in others, the consequence of which is people being disadvantaged. We must face up to the fact that, if support is lacking when something is broken, everything can fall down. Sometimes, teachers telephone me asking for help getting something fixed. As educators, teachers are interested in educating. As Mr. Gallagher stated, the job is about teaching and learning.