Lorraine Higgins (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I commend a parish priest in Ashbourne, County Meath, for the novel approach he has taken to confirming children in his parish. Usually children who are being confirmed take a pledge not to consume alcohol until they reach 18 years of age. Fr. Darby is insisting that children take a different pledge not to cyberbully others. He has also invited gardaí to speak at masses, from the pulpit, on the dangers of the Internet and to encourage the 250 students to take a pledge against cyberbullying for their confirmation. It is most welcome. Gardaí in Ashbourne have been proactive in delivering the anti-cyberbullying message. They have visited schools to alert children to online behaviour and responsibilities. The gardaí there are doing such good work that it should be a model of excellence for others in similar roles. Garda Connor, who has been out to schools and who will be speaking from the pulpit-----