Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 5 November 2020

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

Bullying in Schools: Discussion

Dr. Angela Mazzone:

The Deputy referred to the FUSE programme and asked how more schools can be reached. It is important to raise awareness of the programme in the first place. Last week, I received emails from teachers who wish to participate in the programme. It is always rewarding to see that schools are at least looking for support and are willing to engage. It is great that the programme will also be implemented in primary schools.

The Deputy raised a point about the definition of "bullying", but I think that has been addressed by Dr. Keating.