Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)

I am disappointed with the Minister's response. He is evading the issue and disclaiming responsibility. A recent Barnardos poll indicated that 82% of parents were concerned about mobile phone bullying. Two out of five young people is affected by it or knows someone who is. It is a matter of great concern. The Minister cannot walk away from the fact that he must take responsibility for mobile phone operators. He should either regulate them or introduce a standard code with which this matter can be dealt. It is a serious concern to people. Will the Minister publish a set of updated anti-bullying guidelines that can be used by mobile phone operators? It is 14 years since they were first drawn up and things have moved on in the communications field since then.

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