Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

I support the concerns about this matter expressed by Senators on all sides of the House.

I also want to congratulate RTE on last night's "Prime Time Investigates" programme, as outlined by Senator Leyden. The content of its investigation is a matter of serious concern to Members, be they Members of the Dáil or the Seanad. It highlighted the challenges that face our younger generation. We must have a debate on this matter in the House as a matter of urgency during which we should cover Senator O'Toole's point on guidelines for schools. These guidelines are important, as also pointed out by Senator Fitzgerald. There is also the matter of the help the students, parents and boards of management must be given by the Department and by us as Members of the Oireachtas. The Internet presents many new challenges for our young people.

Senators O'Toole and Coghlan called for a debate on school outfits and dress codes in schools.