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Safer Internet Day Event

For Safer Internet Day 2025 the Irish Safer Internet Centre, welcomed experts from Ireland and Europe to explore the #SID2025

Schools mark SID 2025

Over 200,000 students in primary and post-primary schools across Ireland have celebrated Safer Internet Day 2025! Lessons, competitions, workshops, presentations,

How one-third of young people* may be addicted to social media

New research shows that one in three young respondents neglects work, family or school several times a week or more

Safer Internet Day 2025

Safer Internet Day will take place on Tuesday, 11th February 2025. The celebrations will be based around the theme, “Prepare /

SID Ambassador Training Day 2025

Over 100 students from schools across Ireland recently gathered for the Safer Internet Day (SID) Ambassador Training Day at Google

How are you protected online?

How You Are Protected Online: Ireland’s Online Safety Framework  The internet is a big part of your life—whether you’re scrolling

Explained: Online Algorithms

Algorithms play a big role in shaping what we see, do, and experience online. They decide which posts, videos, and

Digital Media Literacy: Tips for Parents 

Children and teens are constantly engaging with digital content—from videos and social media posts to news articles and online ads.

Developing Healthy Digital Habits

In today’s connected world, technology offers incredible opportunities for learning, connecting, and exploring. However, navigating the online space also requires

Safer Internet Day 2025 Event

Prepare / Protect / Thrive: Navigating Algorithms and Influencers   Hosted in Microsoft Dream Space, the 2025 Safer Internet Day

Safer Internet Day 2025 – Information Session

Safer Internet Day is a key date in the online safety calendar. Every year, thousands of people take part in

SID 2025 Ambassador Programme

The SID 2025 Ambassador Training Programme is now open for applications from Post-Primary students. An important aspect of anti-bullying prevention,

SID Award Winners 2024

Over 200,000 people participated in Safer Internet Day 2024 in Ireland! The SID Awards are an opportunity to recognise, and reward,

Safer Internet Day 2024 in Ireland

Helplines

Talk to someone

Worried about something you have seen online or concerned about your child? Childline and the National Parents Council Primary offer free advice and support service.

Childline is a support service for young people up to the age of 18.There is a 24hr telephone, online and mobile phone texting service.

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The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children’s education.

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Report

Report Illegal Content

Sometimes you might unwittingly stumble across illegal online content like child abuse imagery. Always remember: you can report it and get it removed using Hotline.ie.

More on illegal content

Make a report

Hotline.ie exists to combat the distribution and proliferation of illegal content, like child sexual
abuse content, in conjunction with police and Internet Industry