# Bullying

This year

2023

# Bullying

Internal garda 'process' underway into serious bullying allegation

Sources said a colleague made allegations against the senior official.

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Jan 20th 2023, 5:57 PM

Last year

2022

# Courts

Girl takes High Court action against primary school over alleged failure to stop harassment from male student

The action follows concern for the girl’s safety on the school premises.

38.0k

Dec 14th 2022, 8:00 PM

# Bullying

National bullying database to be set up under new 'landmark' action plan

This is the first time the Department of Education has updated its bullying action plan since 2013.

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Dec 1st 2022, 1:11 PM

# Toxic

Sexist and racist abuse seen as ‘banter’ at London Fire Brigade, review says

A review into the brigade found that female, black and Asian firefighters had to contend with abuse from colleagues.

17.8k

Nov 25th 2022, 11:15 PM

# UK navy

UK navy launches probe into allegations of sexual harassment on submarines

Britain began admitting women to the navy in 2011.

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Oct 29th 2022, 12:50 PM

# Fine Gael

Harris says bullies have 'no right' to be in FG, calls on councillor with bullying claims to make complaint

‘It cannot be tolerated, will not be tolerated,’ said Minister Simon Harris.

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May 4th 2022, 5:34 PM

# lodged

Jockey Robbie Dunne appeals 18-month ban for harassing Bryony Frost

The Irish rider was suspended by an independent British Horseracing Authority disciplinary panel in December.

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Jan 20th 2022, 4:03 PM

All time

# documentary

Defence Forces 'commends bravery' of female members who came forward to make harassment complaints

The terms of reference of an independent review into harassment and bullying in the Defence Forces are due to be finalised this week.

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Sep 13th 2021, 7:13 PM

# Report

DEIS and non-DEIS schools compare favourably but report highlights inequalities

There were no significant differences in reports of wellbeing and bullying, however concerns were raised at the higher level of unauthorised absences in DEIS schools.

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Jun 30th 2021, 6:10 AM

# Bullying

Children's Ombudsman warns of rise in number of serious school bullying cases

Dr Niall Muldoon said his office has received more than 400 reports of bullying in schools since 2018.

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May 4th 2021, 8:10 PM

# Royal Rumble

Buckingham Palace to investigate allegations of bullying made against Meghan Markle

The Times newspaper has reported allegations made by former royal staff.

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Mar 3rd 2021, 7:13 PM

# Survey

Bullying and harassment survey to be carried out at higher education institutions

Colleges will be required to report annual bullying and sexual harassment statistics.

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Nov 26th 2020, 12:21 PM

# fresh allegations

Boris Johnson ‘sticking by’ UK Home Secretary Priti Patel amid 'tsunami of staff bullying allegations'

A spokesman for Patel said that she “categorically denies” all of the allegations made against her.

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Mar 4th 2020, 2:04 PM

# trolling

Facebook policy chief says 'we all have a role to play' tackling online harassment following Caroline Flack death

Monika Bickert spoke in Dublin about the challenge of identifying and removing harmful content on social media.

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Feb 19th 2020, 6:05 AM

# Workplace issues

11 gardaí investigated for bullying following HR complaints in 2019

Statistics on bullying and harassment in the force were released under FOI laws.

23.6k

Jan 5th 2020, 8:45 AM

# Bullying

Multiple senior gardaí under investigation for alleged bullying and harassment

Official complaints were lodged against these members in the last six months.

28.4k

Dec 11th 2019, 12:05 AM

# Medical Council

Over 40% of trainee and intern doctors say they have been bullied or harassed in the workplace

That’s according to a new report by the Medical Council.

10.6k

Jul 3rd 2019, 3:09 PM

Voices

Opinion: 'I was born with my organs outside my body and given the last rites but now I have two children of my own'

When I was born I weighed just 3lbs 3oz and was expected to die. I survived but faced persistent bullying about my condition well into adulthood, writes Edwina Wrenn.

37.2k

Apr 12th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Courts

Student who engaged in 'extreme bullying' escapes conviction but told to donate €1,000 to poor box

The victim was stamped upon and repeatedly beaten by older pupils at the school.

50.9k

Mar 14th 2019, 5:50 PM

# Parting ways

Peter Beardsley leaves Newcastle coaching role after bullying and racism allegations

The former Magpies striker had denied the claims and took ‘a period of leave’ from his position as U23s coach.

6.7k

Mar 6th 2019, 2:18 PM

# Mental Health

'Sometimes they're just lonely and want a chat': What it means to volunteer at Childline

Childline saw it’s seventh millionth phone call earlier this year – we sat down with some volunteers to see what Childline means to them.

7.9k

Dec 26th 2018, 9:00 AM

# Toxic

Ex-Ireland international opens up about Aston Villa coach's alleged bullying

Kevin MacDonald has been removed by the club following Gareth Farrelly’s accusations.

44.7k

Dec 13th 2018, 8:00 PM

# Noel Rock

Sinn Féin probes derogatory messages in party WhatsApp group about Fine Gael TD

“We need to put some manners on him. Any ideas,” one message said of Dublin West TD Noel Rock.

23.3k

Oct 24th 2018, 6:05 AM

# pervasive

'Violence not a lesson any child should learn': Nearly half of Irish teens witness bullying in school

And almost three in 10 had been bullied themselves.

6.4k

Sep 6th 2018, 6:20 AM

# Dolce and Gabbana

The founder of Dolce & Gabbana is refusing to apologise for calling Selena Gomez 'ugly'

Miley Cyrus took to Selena’s defence.

18.1k

Jun 15th 2018, 5:22 PM

# school students

Victims of bullying 'predominantly taunted about weight or body image'

Physical harassment was considerably more prevalent in the all-boys school.

15.4k

Apr 25th 2018, 6:00 AM

# Oireachtas Committee

Social media sites should find new ways to verify children's ages - report

Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram gave statements on their security to the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs.

5.3k

Mar 29th 2018, 11:40 AM

# fiona mcloughlin healy

Kildare councillor resigns from Fine Gael over how 'bullying' complaint was handled

Fine Gael’s disciplinary committee admitted that there were “a number [of] shortcomings” in how group meetings are conducted.

40.1k

Mar 9th 2018, 12:05 AM

# Investigation

Leo says 'bullying won't be tolerated in Fine Gael' following sexism allegations made by senator

The issue was raised as a passing comment at a private meeting where there was a larger debate about women in politics.

21.3k

Feb 22nd 2018, 11:59 AM

# big interview

No quiet retirement for Gerry Adams, as Mary Lou has big plans to put him to work

In a wide-ranging interview, Mary Lou McDonald talks party reform, bullying, and why she won’t be asking Gerry Adams to run for President of Ireland.

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Feb 17th 2018, 10:00 PM

Voices

Anxiety, panic attacks and depression: People bullied in work more likely to leave than the bully

The targeted person is usually high performing and often a threat to the bully themselves, writes Stephanie Regan.

44.3k

Jan 30th 2018, 7:00 AM

Voices

Group therapy helped me heal - it's why I created #BelieveYou bullying support group

Dil Wickremasinghe has found her way through tough times with group therapy and now wants to spark change with her own.

11.2k

Jan 20th 2018, 7:30 PM

# keaton jones

'Why do they bully?': Celebrities rally in support of boy after video goes viral

The mother of Keaton Jones recorded the video after going to pick him up early from school.

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Dec 11th 2017, 9:53 AM

# keaton jones

Mark Ruffalo and Chris Evans stepped in with a really sound gesture for this boy who was being bullied

And so many people have been offering support.

10.9k

Dec 11th 2017, 9:31 AM

# gabe cronnelly

Councillor becomes second Galway-based Sinn Féin politician to quit party this week

Gabe Cronnelly’s is the latest in a spate of resignations in the party.

23.7k

Dec 3rd 2017, 12:26 PM

# National Museum

Sinn Féin TD says people need 'Minister Joe Duffy' to get action on harassment and bullying claims

“Why, in 2017, must women use the front pages of newspapers to achieve justice and a workplace free of harassment and bullying?”

16.7k

Nov 14th 2017, 8:51 PM

# Seamus Morris

Sinn Féin councillor resigns, claiming he was subjected to 'litany of bullying behaviour'

Sinn Féin has said Seamus Morris’ resignation has come as “no surprise”.

23.0k

Nov 9th 2017, 1:52 PM

# in the spotlight

Workshops on sexual harassment and bullying to be held for Irish arts groups

The announcement follows allegations of harassment and bullying made by women who worked at the Gate Theatre.

6.1k

Nov 9th 2017, 7:51 AM

# Gender Equality

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 'There is sexism and bullying in the Dáil'

The junior minister was speaking after criticising “macho” culture in the Dáil.

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Nov 6th 2017, 1:01 PM

# Speaking out

'Be the one to step in. It changed my life': James Kavanagh describes school bullying on Late Late

James Kavanagh was on the show with his brother John, who coaches Conor McGregor.

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Oct 7th 2017, 11:59 AM