Over 22,000 people signed a petition to try and push through the new laws on online bullying and harassment which are currently with the Equality of Justice Committee - just days before the Dáil was dissolved. This could mean that the legislation - known as Coco's law after tragic Dubliner Nicole Fox - could be pushed back to square one, according to her mum Jackie. "They started abusing her online, even sending her videos on how to kill herself and telling her they'd put her on life support. I knew I had only minutes and I stroked her hair, told her how much I loved her and to go in peace. "I received a letter from Brendan Howlin a few days ago saying that the legislation would be brought in and I know no-one is against it.

Source: Irish Examiner January 15, 2020 12:00 UTC