A Parent’s Guide to Social Media from Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

"Ignorance is not a justification if you allow your bank account to be used for money laundering" - Operation Mullet

Sergeant Michael Quirke chats to Trina Mara about "Operation Mullet" in Kerry where Garda have been investigating young people suspected of being money mules.
 
 

Students targetted as money mules

Trina Mara speaks to Sergeant Michael Quirke about the rise in money laundering cases in Ireland involving young people.  A money mule is a person who transfers illegally obtained money between different payment accounts, very often in different countries, on behalf of others.
Sergeant Quirke explains the consequences of being a money mule and how young people are being recruited.
 
 

Cybersmarties' Child-Only Social Media platform

Cybersmarties is a locked-down social network training platform for children so adults are not allowed to use the platform.  Children are verified through their school.  It teaches children the right habits needed if they are online and has reduced bullying by 99%
Diarmuid Hudner from Cybersmarties speaks to Trina Mara
www.cybersmarties.ie

The Pros and Cons of Social Media & Internet

Diarmuid Hudner joins us from www.cybersmarties.com chats to Trina Mara about the pros and cons of social media and internet use by children

Tools to keep your kids safe online

Jane McGarrigle from www.webwise.ie chats to Trina Mara about the tools to keep your kids safe online

A Parent's Guide to Social Media - Where to start

We're aiming to create a comprehensive guide for parents and guardians of the positives and negatives of social media, and give them a better understanding of how the different platforms work and what to watch out for when your children are online.
 
Jane McGarrigle, Project Manager with www.webwise.ie chats to Trina Mara