Podcasts about cybersafekids

Roblox may look like child's play, but Olwyn Beresford of CyberSafeKids reveals to PJ Coogan the risks every parent should know See more here 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.

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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!

Worrying findings suggest 82% of primary school aged children have unsupervised access to smart devices in their bedrooms, that's according to new research carried out by CyberSafeKids to mark Safer Internet Day. We hear from Dr David Coleman, Clinical Psychologist and Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Psychology in UCD.

Worrying findings suggest 82% of primary school aged children have unsupervised access to smart devices in their bedrooms, that's according to new research carried out by CyberSafeKids to mark Safer Internet Day. We hear from Dr David Coleman, Clinical Psychologist and Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Psychology in UCD.

The family of the hit-and-run victim Joe Drennan is seeking to change the law in the wake of what they described as the ‘disgraceful' nature of the concurrent sentence his killer received - Joe's Aunt joins Patricia We hear a new report that shows how primary school children have unsupervised access to smark devices in their bedrooms, CybersafeKids join Patricia following their research We speak to the family who lost a husband & dad to pulmonary fibrosis People are beginning to switch mortgage providers to find the best rates We continue our conversation in relation to Panic Attacks with our regular show counsellor Joe Heffernan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids, speaks to Wendy about how parents need to constantly stay vigilant and cannot get complacent about online security and monitoring what their children might be seeing online.

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 CyberSafeKids, and Conor Murphy, an English teacher in Skibbereen sit down with Anton as a new programme on Channel 4 follows a group of Year 8 pupils in school in the UK as they lock their phones in a glass cube for three weeks. They are about 12 years of age. As TV crews track this digital detox, is this the right approach? With kids now looking at countless notifications and even disturbing access to pornography, how can we help our kids reduce their addiction to having a phone in their hand?

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids, speaks to Wendy about the new Online Safety Code which is being introduced by Coimisiún na Meán next month. Alex explains what it is, and looks at the question of will the new online safety code actually work in protecting children from seeing harmful and inappropriate content online?

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

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

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

Children are not telling parents when they get upset online. According to CyberSafeKids 25% of 8 to 12 year olds are bothered by harmful content or unsolicited contact. Meanwhile phone ownership has risen in primary school-aged children, despite ‘smartphone-free' initiatives.For this edition of Kidstalk, Henry McKean looked at cyber safety with St Kevin's School in Sallynoggin, Dublin.To find out more, check out cybersafekids.ie

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids, speaks to Wendy about the findings from the new CybersafeKids Report that's titled 'Left To Their Own Devices' which has highlighted 25%  of primary school children (aged 8-12) and 21% of secondary school children (aged 12-14) have been bothered or upset by harmful content they've seen online.  

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.

New report released today by Irish Charity CybersafeKids reveals that almost 25% of 8-12 year olds are bothered by harmful content online. We discuss this with Stella O'Malley, Psychotherapist and Author, with three books on parenting and mental health.

25% of 8-12 year olds are bothered by harmful content or unsolicited contact, a new report from CyberSafeKids on children's online safety shows. We discuss these findings with Alex Cooney CEO and Co-founder, CyberSafeKids, Adrian Weckler Technology Editor Irish Independent and alsoJennifer Horgan Teacher and columnist with the Irish Examiner.

New report released today by Irish Charity CybersafeKids reveals that almost 25% of 8-12 year olds are bothered by harmful content online. We discuss this with Stella O'Malley, Psychotherapist and Author, with three books on parenting and mental health.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that bans children aged under 14 from social media platforms and requires 14 and 15-year-olds to get parental consent to use it. Could this take hold worldwide? We ask Alex Cooney Chief Executive of CyberSafeKids.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that bans children aged under 14 from social media platforms and requires 14 and 15-year-olds to get parental consent to use it. Could this take hold worldwide? We ask Alex Cooney Chief Executive of CyberSafeKids.

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids; Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Maurice Quinlivan, Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City; Stephen Kinsella, Professor of Economics at University of Limerick; Elaine Burke, Science and Technology Journalist

This is The Soapbox. Today, Kieran was joined by Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids to discuss online safety for children...

An Amárach research poll has revealed that 25% of 6 year olds have their own smartphone.Do we need to better educate our children when it comes to using phones? Dr. Patricia Byrne, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, and Chair of the Faculty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the College of Psychiatrists and Philip Arneill, Head of Education & Innovation with CyberSafeKids...

Alex Cooney of CybersafeKids speaks to Wendy raising awareness and concern about the access that children have to violent porn online. Alex highlights insight as to how the algorithms work online, and what many parents might not be aware in terms of the accessibility of this content by young children online.

Joe is joined by Philip Arneil from CyberSafeKids and Graham Mulhern from BeSecureOnline to discuss how to deal with misinformation and harmful content online, as Coimisiún na Meán recently stated they would ensure online service providers comply with legally binding obligations on harmful content and that they are not afraid to take enforcement action if required. 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.

In this episode, Niall explores the question: Should ID be compulsory to use social media? The discussion arises from the ongoing debate surrounding the proposed Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill. Advocates argue for ID verification as a means to enhance accountability and curb online abuse.The episode opens with insights from the Children's Rights Alliance, CyberSafeKids, and the ISPCC, urging an end to self-regulation for tech and social media giants. The proposed legislation, currently under pre-legislative scrutiny, aims to establish the Media Commission, a powerful regulator overseeing all media, including tech companies.Senator Malcolm Byrne of Fianna Fáil suggests a parallel with online banking, proposing that individuals should verify their identity, using a passport or other ID, when creating social media accounts. Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin agrees, emphasizing the need for accountability in cases of law breaches.As Niall opens the lines to callers, diverse opinions emerge. Some argue against mandatory ID verification, citing concerns about privacy, freedom of expression, and potential misuse of personal information. They advocate for education and self-regulation instead.Others support the idea, emphasizing the necessity for accountability on influential platforms. Callers suggest a balance, proposing a system where ID verification occurs without displaying personal information publicly, preserving a level of privacy while ensuring responsibility.In wrapping up the episode, Niall navigates through the conflicting perspectives, offering insights into finding a middle ground between identity protection and holding individuals accountable for their online actions.

Micheál Martin has said it is not feasible to ban children from using social media, but said the government could be stronger in warning of its hazards and spoke about social ‘contracts' schools could adopt when dealing with the use of their students and social media Are the government doing enough? Are we at a crisis point when to comes to our children and their access and usage of social media? Kieran was joined by Jen Hogan, Journalist and Columnist with The Irish Times and Philip Arneill Head of Education at CyberSafeKids...

‘Think carefully' about letting children use Facebook, National Crime Agency in the UK warns. It comes in response to Meta's decision to introduce encrypted messaging. We heard from Alex Cooney CEO of CyberSafeKids.

‘Think carefully' about letting children use Facebook, National Crime Agency in the UK warns. It comes in response to Meta's decision to introduce encrypted messaging. We heard from Alex Cooney CEO of CyberSafeKids.

Anne Marie is joined by a panel of parents and Limerick teacher Eric Nelligan, along with Philip Arneill, Head of Education and Innovation, CyberSafeKids about their views on banning smart phones for primary school children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The cabinet has approved new guidelines that will encourage parents not to purchase smartphones for their children in primary school. To discuss, Kieran was joined by Alex Cooney, CyberSafeKids CEO & Co-Founder, Brian Barron, Portlaw National School principal, and Aodhan O'Riordan, Labour Party's Education spokesperson.

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids

Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids to talk about the group's Cyber Break initiative.

Philip Arneill, Head of Education and Innovation at CyberSafeKids, on a regulatory framework for online safety.

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

Our online spaces are being taken over – by kids! Many children as young as eight have their own devices and social media accounts, and while efforts are made to make kid-safe spaces online, that's simply not going to have the pull of the major platforms. It's a challenging world to navigate for kids, parents, and all other adults alike, so we got some help from psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor on the matter. You can follow Colman on Twitter @colnoc77 and read more about him and his work at ColmanNoctor.com. You can also find lots of advice, and the latest stats on children and tech in Ireland, at CyberSafeKids.ie. — Here's some more info on Finland's digital media literacy curriculum: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/10/world/europe/finland-misinformation-classes.html — Here's what the US surgeon general had to say about kids on social media: https://www.npr.org/2023/05/23/1177626373/u-s-surgeon-general-vivek-murthy-warns-about-the-dangers-of-social-media-to-kids — You can read about Dr Pablo Gracia's research project on Silicon Republic: https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/trinity-eu-erc-grant-teenage-digital-use-social-inequality — And if you're looking at your own phone habits and feel it would be better to make some changes, a good place to start is the book How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price If you want to hear more from Colman, we'll release a bonus episode next week featuring his extended interview. This is exclusive to HeadStuff+ Community members so do look into signing up at HeadStuffPodcasts.com. As usual, we'll be back in a fortnight with an all-new episode. For Tech's Sake is a co-production from Silicon Republic and The HeadStuff Podcast Network, hosted by Elaine Burke and Jenny Darmody. Thank you to Hilary Barry for production, Matt Mahon and Dall-E for our graphics, Claudia Grandez for her social media support, and all at the HeadStuff team. Be sure to rate and review if you enjoyed this week's episode, and follow us @fortechssakepod on your platform of choice for updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words http://tinyurl.com/2bfwesz4 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "25% of primary school students have been cyber bullied" - survey. "Cibearbhulaíocht déanta ar 25 faoin gcéad de dhaltaí bunscoile" - suirbhé. Over 25% of primary school pupils and 40% of secondary school pupils have been cyber bullied, according to a survey carried out by the online safety charity CyberSafeKids. Tá cibearbhulaíocht déanta ar os cionn 25 faoin gcéad de dhaltaí bunscoile agus ar 40 faoin gcéad de dhaltaí scoile dara leibhéal, de réir suirbhé atá déanta ag an gcarthanas sábháilteachta ar líne CyberSafeKids. Some of the children the charity spoke to said, for example, that pictures of them had been published online without permission, fake profiles had been created and they had been kept out of chat groups. Dúirt roinnt de na páistí ar labhair an carthanas leo, cuir i gcás, gur foilsíodh pictiúir díobh ar líne gan chead, gur cruthaíodh próifílí bréige díobh agus gur coinníodh amach as grúpaí comhrá iad. According to the research, this type of bullying is mostly done to girls, rather than boys. Is ar chailíní is mó, seachas buachaillí, a dhéantar an cineál seo bulaíochta, de réir an taighde. 50% of primary school pupils let an adult – a parent or teacher – know, compared to 39% of second level pupils. Lig 50 faoin gcéad de dhaltaí bunscoile an scéal le duine fásta – tuismitheoir nó múinteoir – le hais 39 faoin gcéad de dhaltaí dara leibhéal. Between a quarter and a third of children, they did not let anyone know, however. Níor lig idir an ceathrú cuid agus an tríú cuid de leanaí, níor lig siad an scéal do dhuine ar bith, ámh. About 5,000 young people between the ages of eight and sixteen were asked between September 2022 and June 2023 about the opinion of the research. Ceistíodh thart ar 5,000 duine óg idir ocht mbliana d'aois agus sé bliana déag idir Mheán Fómhair 2022 agus Mheitheamh 2023 faoi thuairim an taighde. It shows that 93% of children between the ages of eight and twelve have their own smart device and that the most popular apps are YouTube, WhatsApp, TikTok, and Snapchat. Léirítear ann go bhfuil a ngléas cliste féin ag 93 faoin gcéad de leanaí idir ocht mbliana agus dhá bhliain déag agus gurb iad YouTube, WhatsApp, TikTok, agus Snapchat na haipeanna is mó a bhfuil tóir acu orthu. It is reported that online gaming is also very popular with young people and that 15% of them play games for adults, such as Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto. Tuairiscítear go bhfuil an-tóir ag na daoine óga ar chluichíocht ar líne freisin agus go n- imríonn 15 faoin gcéad acu cluichí le haghaidh daoine fásta, leithéidí Call of Duty agus Grand Theft Auto. These games are mostly played by boys but it is more common for young girls to post videos of themselves online. Buachaillí is mó a imríonn na cluichí seo ach is coitianta ag cailíní óga físeáin díobh féin a phostáil ar líne. Almost 75% of children between the ages of twelve and sixteen said they can go online whenever they want. Dúirt beagnach 75 faoin gcéad de pháistí idir dhá bhliain déag agus sé bliana déag gur féidir leo dul ar líne aon uair is mian leo. Speaking on RTÉ, Alex Cooney from CyberSafeKids claimed that social media companies are not doing half enough to protect young people (from cyberbullying and hateful content). Ag labhairt di ar RTÉ, mhaígh Alex Cooney ó CyberSafeKids nach bhfuil comhlachtaí meán sóisialta ag déanamh leath a ndóthain le daoine óga a chosaint (ar chibearbhuaíocht agus ar ábhar gránna). She also indicated that she would be keeping an eye on the approach taken by the Online Safety Commissioner towards these companies. Thug sí le fios freisin go mbeadh sí ag conneáil súil ar an gcur chuige a bheas ag an gCoimisinéir Sábháilteachta ar Líne i leith na gcomhlachtaí sin. In response to this, Minister of State Ossian Smyth suggested that the resources now existed...

The Bar of Ireland will host an event later today discussing cyberbullying and the practical steps that can be taken to combat it. Alex Cooney, Chief Executive of CyberSafeKids spoke to Shane Coleman on the show.

The Bar of Ireland will host an event later today discussing cyberbullying and the practical steps that can be taken to combat it. Alex Cooney, Chief Executive of CyberSafeKids spoke to Shane Coleman on the show.

Parents of children from St Kevins primary school in Greystones have signed up to a code, to hold off on buying their children a smartphone. Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Parents of children from St Kevins primary school in Greystones have signed up to a code, to hold off on buying their children a smartphone. Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Ava Connolly, regular user of Snapchat, Alex Cooney from CyberSafeKids

Jess is joined by Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids to talk through the very real challenges faced by parents navigating their way through the issues that arise when raising children in the digital age. The pair discuss the role of the Online Safety Commissioner and what will be needed to make it a success.

Today marks “Safer Internet Day” and Ireland's online safety charity, CyberSafeKids, has joined forces with the National Parents Council to launch its ‘Same Rules Apply' campaign today. Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids talked us through this campaign.

Today marks “Safer Internet Day” and Ireland's online safety charity, CyberSafeKids, has joined forces with the National Parents Council to launch its ‘Same Rules Apply' campaign today. Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids talked us through this campaign.

On this week's PoM Podcast I sat down and spoke with Brent Dusing CEO and founder of the gaming platform TruPlay, Brent Dusing is a thought leader in the space of providing high-quality, fun and safe digital content that protects children from harmful and inappropriate content online. Concerns about what children are exposed to online are nothing new, but new research by CyberSafeKids exposed alarming statistics that concern children online. 4,500 children aged between eight and 12 were asked about their internet safety habits and revealed that 31% of boys are playing over 18 online games and 87% of children reported having their own social media and/or instant messaging account, despite minimum age restrictions of 13 on all the most popular apps.Other findings include:·         64% of children said that they'd been contacted by a stranger in an online game·         26% of children have seen or experienced something online in the last year that bothered them. 29% of those children kept it to themselves rather than reporting it to their parents or someone else·         26% report that they have friends and followers that they don't know offline·         20% state that they have seen something online that they wouldn't want their parents to know about. To get connected to TruPlay connect here: https://www.truplaygames.com/Secure your spot in The Herd: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gearSave 20% off of your Dark Water Wood Beard Oil by using the code "PURSUE" https://www.darkwaterkc.com/Save 25% off your Order of Armored Nation Coffee by using the Discount Code "PURSUEMANLINESS" when you check out: https://www.armoredcoffee.com/Make sure to connect with our Outdoor Ministry Pursue Wilderness: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuewilderness/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pursuewilderness/shortsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pursuewildernessSupport the show

Philip Arneill (Head of Education at CyberSafeKids) speaks to Wendy about how much screen time is too much over the Christmas holidays, and gives advice to parents in monitoring their children's online use, social media and gaming activity.

Richard Hogan, Director of the Therapy Institute and author of “Parenting the Screenager”, talks to Brendan about the alarming findings of this week's CyberSafeKids report.

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids, discusses a new survey that shows children are playing over-18s online games and are more likely to be exposed to violent imagery and harmful content

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids spoke to Niall about the startling UK poll that revealed girls as young as 13 have been asked to send naked photos. How do you police your child's phone? Many listeners spoke to Niall about how they navigate dealing with their children having smartphones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids spoke to Niall about the startling UK poll that revealed girls as young as 13 have been asked to send naked photos. How do you police your child's phone? Many listeners spoke to Niall about how they navigate dealing with their children having smartphones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode we're joined by Georgie and Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids to talk about cyber security for children, the risks, the warnings and how kids and parents can protect themselves from harmful content, people or software.For more information you can visit their website HERE.Help us help others by joining our Patreon...Why not become a Patron of the Two Norries to help us help you and others? We're always happy to receive donations which all go towards bills, production costs, maintenance and everything else it takes to keep the podcast alive.Donations can be as little as €1 or as much as you can afford. To sign up simply CLICK HERE, thank you. Two Norries Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cllr P.J. Kelly from Co Clare claims the Government planning restrictions are an effort to phase out rural Ireland.Alex Cooney CEO of Cybersafekids has advice on online safety for children.News on the upcoming Cork v Kerry match, which may now be played in Cork.FUSS Ireland is a new group of parents fighting for services for their special needs children.The Ballydehob Jazz Festival returns this year.Anne Marie Kingston has advice on decluttering. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jess chats with Alex Cooney of CyberSafeKids about the Online Safety and Media Regulation bill. Aoibheann Mangan talks about her project for the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. Colin Baker explains what you need to know about a gaming PC.

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids, on a campaign encouraging people to take a 24 hour break from digital devices

CEO of CyberSafeKids, Alex Cooney spoke with Michael about the findings of their annual report which has shown a marked increase in the number of children gaming online with strangers and it also highlights how Covid has made digital technologies become central to the lives of young people See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids , discusses the increase in the number of children gaming online with strangers.

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids, Elizabeth Farries, Assistant Professor in Digital Policy at UCD, Ciara O'Brien, Technology and Business Reporter, Irish Times

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids; and Darragh Geraghty, writer and Dad of two, have tips on how to keep screen time safe

Ireland needs a sufficiently resourced Online Safety Commissioner and to establish an individual complaints mechanism in a bid to target cyberbullying. That’s according to the Children’s Rights Alliance, CyberSafeKids and the ISPCC who are all today addressing the Oireachtas Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts and Culture in relation to the Online Safety Media Regulation Bill. Tanya Ward, the CEO of the Children’s Rights Alliance will be one of those speaking today and Tanya spoke to Shane this morning. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.