Podcast appearances and mentions of alex cooney

Alex Cooney, CEO and Co-founder of Cybersafe Kids, discusses Safer Internet Day 2026 and their latest findings around child internet use.

Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids joins Jess Kelly to discuss Big Tech at the Oireachtas Media Committee, the European Commission's preliminary ruling on TikTok and if a social media ban is the answer.

Stephen Byrne, Executive of video at The Guardian in Australia and Alex Cooney, Chief Executive at Cybersafe Kids joined the programme along with our panel.

Paul Byrne talks to Mairead Twohig who has been researching the Grok AI app and to Alex Cooney of CyberSafe Kids and asks did they go far enough with the changes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to Alex Cooney of Cybersafe Kids about what kind of laws we need to stamp out AI nudes before there's a tragedy in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jess explains the controversy around GrokAI and speaks to Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids about the implications this technology could have on our young people.

Guest host John Lee and his panel Neale Richmond, Patricia Stephenson, and Scott Lucas examine Donald Trump's aggressive start to the year — from seizing Venezuela's president to threats against Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, and now Greenland, with military options reportedly under discussion.Later, Neale Richmond, Patricia Stephenson, and Alex Cooney discuss the European Commission's investigation into Elon Musk's AI tool Grok, which is reportedly producing sexualised deepfake images of women and children.Global power plays and digital dangers — on The Tonight Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the flu season kicks into full swing, there has been an upsurge in cases which are leading to hospitalisations. It is predicted that the peak of the flu season and hospitalisations will be around Christmas week or even into early January. Could we have done more to prevent this in the form of enhanced vaccines? Well, the HSE didn't deem enhanced vaccines cost-effective this year, but there has been political pushback, particularly from backbench government TDs. We discussed the pros and cons of the standard flu vaccine with local TD and GP Martin Daly. The problem of aggressive seagulls in Galway city centre has been highlighted on a number of occasions on our programme over the past number of years. In severe cases, people have been attacked by the birds, and some have required medical attention. They have also been associated problems like taking food off people, and defecating on locals. We discussed the ongoing problem of bullish seagulls in Galway City with Fine Gael Councillor Frank Fahy. He wants bylaws enacted to fine businesses who are not disposing of their litter correctly, as some businesses leave their rubbish out in bags which can be pecked and opened up by the birds. We also discussed the potential of a 'puppy patrol' or falconry to deter these birds from terrorising the city centre. Australia has announced a social media ban on certain platforms for teenagers under the age of 16. It came into effect in the middle of the week. We discussed whether this should be introduced here in Ireland and the European Union with a number of contributors. We heard first from a 17-year-old schoolgirl from Gort who admits that more needs to be done to safeguards teens on social media, but doesn't believe an outright ban is the way to go. We also heard from Alex Cooney, the CEO of Cybersafe Kids, who gave her thoughts on the issue, and we got the political opinion of Independent Ireland Councillor Noel Thomas. All agree that things need to change when it comes to social media, but they have varying views on whether or not there should be an outright ban for under 16s. It's that time of year again! Oh no it isn't! Oh yes it is! Renmore Pantomime Society are celebrating 45 years in existence. They're putting on a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk, the iconic panto. We were at their launch night in the Connacht Hotel and we spoke to the director, the choreographer, playwright, and Jack himself. They are due to open their show in the Town Hall Theatre at the end of the month. Find tickets and all the details on tht.ie

Alex Cooney, CEO of Cyber Safe Kids, looks at the Australian social media ban and whether something similar could work here.

PJ talks to Alex Cooney the CEO of Cyber Safe Kids about both the problem with sharing pics of your kids that strangers can see and also about the new Australian ban on children using social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parents should take care to keep their kids safe with their Christmas gift choices. That's the warning from CyberSafeKids, as it releases its new ‘Gadget Gift Guide'. Speaking to Shane this morning was their CEO, Alex Cooney.

Parents should take care to keep their kids safe with their Christmas gift choices. That's the warning from CyberSafeKids, as it releases its new ‘Gadget Gift Guide'. Speaking to Shane this morning was their CEO, Alex Cooney.

Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids, Daragh McCashin of the DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, Dr Brendan Kelly of Trinity and school principal Jean Ward to talk through the realities of parenting teenagers in the digital age.

This is part one of a four-part special focusing on parenting in the digital age. Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids, Dr Daragh McCashin of the DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, and Dr Brendan Kelly of Trinity College. This was recorded in front of a live audience in Dublin. This project was in partnership with CyberSafeKids and funded by the TV Licence.

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafe Kids / Michael Mullen, Detective Superintendent, Garda National Cyber Crime Unit

New research by Ireland's online safety charity, CyberSafeKids, reveals that 83% of primary school children have access to internet-connected devices in their bedrooms, with 63% allowed to have them overnight. We discuss further with Alex Cooney, CEO of Cybersafe Kids Colman Noctor, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist.

New research by Ireland's online safety charity, CyberSafeKids, reveals that 83% of primary school children have access to internet-connected devices in their bedrooms, with 63% allowed to have them overnight. We discuss further with Alex Cooney, CEO of Cybersafe Kids Colman Noctor, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist.

Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids and Dr Brendan Kelly join Jess at the 'Behind the Screens' event to talk about this important issue. The full podcast will be available soon.

Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids joins Jess to talk through the key findings of their annual report and what needs to be done to keep children safe, both on social media and when it comes to AI.

Joe is joined by Helen Basini of Kilcornan Parent Association, Louise O'Brien of Go Phone Free in West Limerick and Alex Cooney of Cybersafe Kids to discuss parent groups in Limerick agreeing not to purchase smartphones for primary school kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up on Wednesdays podcast Mairead Speaks to Alex Cooney from Cyber Safe Kids on the rise in AI chatbot use among 8-15 year olds, Regina O'Sullivan the Cork regional childline manager of ISPCC Recruitment New Volunteer in Cork, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú calling for a get tough approach on speeding, John O'Biren from Barryroe Co-op celebrate their centenary this weekend, JP McNamara spoke to some of the cast of Home and Away and finally Margaret O'Sullivan on seed libraries - what are they and how do they work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafe Kids

More than a quarter of primary school children and over a third of secondary school children have engaged with AI chatbots, according to figures published today in CyberSafeKids' annual Trends and Usage Report. Here with us to discuss is CEO of CyberSafeKids, Alex Cooney.

More than a quarter of primary school children and over a third of secondary school children have engaged with AI chatbots, according to figures published today in CyberSafeKids' annual Trends and Usage Report. Here with us to discuss is CEO of CyberSafeKids, Alex Cooney.

Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of Cyber Safe Kids to look at the Online Safety Code part B. What is it and will it make a difference? We meet the Irish company looking to help with the admin that comes when a loved one passes away and Jess answers your tech questions.

New research shows that almost half of eight-year-olds in less-advantaged own a smart phone in comparison to those in more middle-class areas. The data from CyberSafe Kids also show that children from lower-income backgrounds have a higher level of exposure to harm than their peers in better-off districts.We discuss the findings with Stella O'Malley, psychotherapist and author of What Your Teen is Trying to Tell You and also Alex Cooney, CEO and co-founder of CyberSafeKids.

Child safety online is a big issue and as such it is also big business. Accordingly, a lot of tech companies have made much of their safer offerings for kids and teenagers, but do they actually work?Alex Cooney is Chief Executive of Ireland's online safety charity, CyberSafeKids. She joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

Child safety online is a big issue and as such it is also big business. Accordingly, a lot of tech companies have made much of their safer offerings for kids and teenagers, but do they actually work?Alex Cooney is Chief Executive of Ireland's online safety charity, CyberSafeKids. She joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

Irish Taxi Driver Ednan Hameed believes the increased incidents of racism he's experiencing is because of our government's failure to control inward migration. Alex Cooney, CEO of Cyber Safe Kids, joined us to discuss the looming spectre of special clinics to deal with phone and social media addiction. Gerry paid a visit to the Boyne German Shepherd Dog club's fundraising day for the local Abacas school. And we returned to a most moving interview from 2013 with Lucia O'Farrell, in light of her family receiving an apology from Government for her son Shane's needless death in a hit and run back in 2011. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JP chats to CyberSafeKids founder Alex Cooney about the potential introduction of a social media ban for under 16's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Netflix drama ‘Adolescence', which has sparked conversation around toxic online content and youth violence, will be screened in UK secondary schools, Keir Starmer has announced.The UK Prime Minister said he wanted to talk about "what can we do as a society to stop and prevent young boys being dragged into this whirlpool of hatred and misogyny".What do you think about this idea?Is it something that we should do here?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Tara Duggan from Newstalk's Newsroom, Alex Cooney, CEO of Cyber Safe Kids and more.Image: Netflix

Alex Cooney, CEO and Co-founder of Cybersafe Kids, discusses Safer Internet Day and the number of children allowed phones in bedrooms.

A new survey has found that 82% of young children are allowed to use smart devices unsupervised in their bedrooms and almost half believe they spend too much time online.Alex Cooney, chief executive of CyberSafeKids, joins The Last Word to discuss these findings and how children's uncontrolled access to devices can put them at risk. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Research commissioned by eir shows that children in Ireland are accessing their first mobile phones at the average age of nine, more than three years earlier than parents' preferred age of between 12 and 13 years. The study, which surveyed 522 parents across the country, also found that 42% of parents provide their children with a phone earlier than they would like, largely due to safety concerns. Despite this, over a third of parents reported being unsure of how to access the built-in parental controls to help monitor and manage their children's online activity. In response to this, eir has launched its Smart Start programme, a free in-store initiative designed to help parents set up parental controls, manage smartphone features and access alternative solutions tailored to their family's needs. Following a successful four-week pilot in December, the programme is now rolling out across 10 eir stores in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Offaly include the eir store in The Bridge Shopping Centre, Tullamore Starting from Monday 20th January, parents and guardians can attend drop-in sessions which will take place from 10:30 am -11:30 am Monday - Saturday, at participating eir stores, where trained staff will be on hand to provide support and advice. To ensure the advice is both robust and practical, eir consulted with CyberSafeKids, who endorsed the programme and provided expert input to train eir staff on best practices for helping parents safeguard their children's smartphone use. The research highlighted a discrepancy between parents' confidence in managing their children's smartphone use and the reality of children's online behaviour. While 71% of parents believe their child can self-manage online activity and 80% think their child would share negative experiences, findings from CyberSafeKids Left To Their Own Devices report, suggest a more complex reality. According to their report 77% of 8-12-year-olds say their parents cannot see what they are doing online, and 55% did not tell a parent when they encountered harmful content. This difference in perspective highlights the value of the Smart Start programme, which offers practical tools, tailored guidance, and alternative solutions to help them navigate the complexities of their children's digital lives. Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids, highlighted the importance of such initiatives: "We know parents are aware of the risks? that accompany smartphone use, but?often?lack the support they need to mitigate these effectively. We're?delighted to have contributed to the development of the Smart Start programme, ensuring parents receive practical guidance?at the point of purchase to help their children navigate the online world safely. Programmes such as this?, which empower parents?in the digital age?a?re hugely welcome." In addition to assisting parents with smartphone set-up, the programme offers smart alternatives, like child-friendly smartwatches and broadband modem control features, allowing families to stay connected while giving parents greater oversight. Susan Brady, Managing Director of eir Consumer and Small Business, commented on the initiative: "At eir, we understand the difficult balancing act parents face when it comes to giving their child a smartphone. As parents ourselves, we know how important it is to stay connected with our children, and our research reflects that same concern. But we also understand that the challenges of managing mobile devices can feel overwhelming, and parents need support in navigating these risks. That's why we've created Smart Start - to provide practical tools and personalised guidance that help families make the right choices for their unique needs." Brady added: "We know that while many helpful resources are available, parents are already managing so much in their day-to-day lives. Through Smart Start, we're committed to being there for parents every step of the way, offering practical support that makes the process easier and hel...

Alex Cooney is the founder and CEO of CyberSafeKids

This Christmas, Santa would have given many children a smart phone for the first time. Alex Cooney, Ceo of Cybersafekids, joined Jonathan this morning to advise parents as they navigate their children's online safety.

Alex Cooney, CEO of Cybersafe Ireland

Our reporter Eithne Dodd talks to people about their mobile 'phone usage and we hear from Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids.

New research from Cybersafe kids has found that more than one in four 8- to 14-year-olds struggle to switch off games and apps. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Alex Cooney, CEO of Cyber Safe Kids.

Ciara was joined by Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids, to discuss YouTube's decision to limit access to fitness videos for European teenagers.

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids, speaks about a new survey into the harmful content children can experience online.

PJ talks to Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids about the upset that happens in places you might not expect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ hears from Alex Cooney of Cybersafe Kids about how AI will target harmful material more often to kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Cooney, Chief Executive of the charity CyberSafeKids, discusses the move by Meta to hide more content from teens on Instagram and Facebook.

Alex Cooney, Chief Executive of CyberSafeKids joined The Last Word to discuss new plans from Meta to implement age verification on their social media sites.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids

Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Irish Independent & Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids.

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids discusses a growing issue of cyberbulling in primary and secondary schools.