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# Erin Gallagher

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# controversial site
Ask.fm is moving its HQ to Ireland
The controversial website says that they’ve updated their safety policies.
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Nov 3rd 2014, 12:56 PM
Voices
Column: Making threats over the internet is a crime, but sometimes anonymity is needed
Before we remove the masks of users online, we need to look at both the pros and cons of being anonymous on the internet, writes Fergal Crehan.
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Aug 11th 2013, 12:00 PM
# Social Media
Minister: Some politicians fear 'transfer of power' created by social media
Ciarán Cannon believes that social media does not need to be subjected to any more regulation than is already in place and has hit out at some who do not understand or fear sites like Facebook and Twitter.
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Jan 9th 2013, 7:00 AM
# Cyberbullying
Fitzgerald concerned about difficulty of regulating cyberbullying sites
The Minister for Children admits that given the “global and open nature of the internet”, it may be difficult to regulate the likes of Ask.fm.
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Jan 5th 2013, 8:30 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning! Every day TheJournal.ie brings you the nine things you need to know as you kick off your day.
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Dec 14th 2012, 8:46 AM
# need to know
The Evening Fix...now with added kisses under the mistletoe
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
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Dec 13th 2012, 7:52 PM
# HSE
HSE liasing with Shannon Gallagher family following tragic death
A helpline has been established for parents from Donegal who have concerns about their children. Shannon was the sister of Erin Gallagher (pictured), who died by suicide two months ago.
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Dec 13th 2012, 6:41 PM
# RIP
Erin Gallagher's teenage sister found dead last night
Shannon Gallagher, 15, was found dead in Ballybofey, Co Donegal, two months after the death of her younger sister, Erin.
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Dec 13th 2012, 12:00 PM
# Cyber Bullying
Teens believe cyber bullying is worse than traditional bullying
Teens feel like it’s the worst kind because they “can’t escape it” and pictures and messages can be spread so quickly.
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Nov 30th 2012, 10:22 AM
# Bullying
Erin Gallagher's grandfather calls for teacher and pupil education on bullying
“It’s not really us that should have been getting the help – it should have been Erin, and she never got that.”
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Nov 7th 2012, 7:38 PM
# Bullying
Children’s Ombudsman recommends schools take action on cyber-bullying
A nationwide consultation of over 300 pupils finds schools need to better encourage students to take responsibility for their actions.
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Nov 5th 2012, 1:55 PM
# need to know
The Evening Fix... now with added Mr Burns endorsing Romney
Here’s all the things we learned, loved and shared today.
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Nov 2nd 2012, 8:05 PM
# Bullying
Ask.fm founder on bullying: "It is not about the site"
Mark Terebin was asked to comment after it was alleged that young Irish teens took their own lives after being bullied by anonymous people online.
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Nov 2nd 2012, 11:22 AM
# Cyberbullying
Safebook: How to stay safe online
Infographic says parents should join Facebook if cyber-bullying is to be tackled. What do you think?
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Nov 1st 2012, 3:49 PM
# need to know
The Evening Fix...now with added gangnam-style Noam Chomsky
Things we learned, loved and shared today.
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Oct 31st 2012, 8:00 PM
# you tell us
Over to you: Have you ever been bullied?
We want to hear your story.
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Oct 31st 2012, 7:30 PM
# Erin Gallagher
Funeral of teenager Erin Gallagher taking place
The 13-year-old was found dead at the weekend after posting messages lashing out at people who had verbally abused her online.
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Oct 31st 2012, 12:00 PM
# Cyber Bullying
Teens urged not to respond to cyber bullies
In the wake of the death of 13-year-old Erin Gallagher, SpunOut.ie has issued a set of guidelines to help parents and children deal with online and text bullying.
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Oct 30th 2012, 9:23 AM
# Cyber Bullying
Suicide prevention charity tells teens to seek help after Erin tragedy
Erin Gallagher, 13, was found dead on Saturday after receiving anonymous abuse through networking site Ask.fm.
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Oct 29th 2012, 4:04 PM