Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 8 February 2023

Select Committee on Education and Skills

Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 26 - Education (Revised)

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Okay.

Media Literacy Ireland noted in a statement last week its concerns regarding the tackling of disinformation and stated that more should be happening in secondary schools to educate students on the increase in the number of conspiracy theories. It used Covid-19 as an example. Media Literacy Ireland stated that there should be specific training in schools to equip students for the future. The Minister's Department was questioned about this issue last week by the media. Are there plans to roll out workshops by Media Literacy Ireland or any organisation to equip and educate secondary school students on how to spot disinformation?

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