Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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I confirm that I am in Leinster House. I thank the witnesses for attending before the committee this afternoon.

I will start by asking Ms Piggott and Mr. Duffy a question. I am conscious that society in general and politicians in particular very frequently ask teachers to solve issues concerning society, whether it be issues concerning sexual development, sexual education or issues pertaining to consent. Bullying is one of those issues as well. Describing bullying as school bullying narrows it down because it is an issue that extends much beyond schools. Rather than putting all responsibility on teachers, what responsibility to tackle bullying should be placed on social media companies or other actors outside teachers?