About our SID activities
The Safer Internet Day activities will include a wide range of activities to raise awareness of the #SID2026 theme in Ireland which is AI Aware: Safe, Smart, and in Control.
This theme invites parents, schools, educators, young people, and all stakeholders to consider how AI technologies shape children’s experiences online. While these technologies have benefits, they also raise important questions about safety, reliability, bias, privacy, overreliance, and ethical and responsible use.
Safer Internet Day 2026 will explore ways to empower children and young people with the critical thinking and digital literacy skills they need to evaluate content, recognise bias, protect their privacy, and make responsible decisions, and be Safe, Smart and in Control.
Activities include:
Safer Internet Day 2026 Event: AI Aware: Safe, Smart, and in Control.
Hosted by the Department of Justice, Home Affairs, and Migration on 10 February, the Safer Internet Day 2026 stakeholder event will examine the opportunities, risks, and challenges of generative AI for children and young people. The discussions will feature insights from both young people, experts in the field, and Ireland’s Online Safety Commissioner Niamh Hodnett.
SID Ambassadors
Over 100 students participating in the peer-led SID Ambassador Training Programme will spearhead online safety campaigns in their schools and local communities. Through workshops facilitated by the Webwise Youth Advisory Panel, these students have gained the skills and confidence needed to lead Safer Internet Day (SID) 2026 initiatives within their schools.
Schools and Organisations Join SID
Thousands of children and young people across schools in Ireland are encouraged to participate in Safer Internet Day activities. Students will engage in lessons, presentations, competitions, and other events to promote key online safety topics. Participants are invited to register their involvement by sharing their plans on the interactive SID events map and visiting the dedicated Safer Internet Day Hub for inspiration. Additionally, a newly developed scripted presentation for primary and post-primary schools will help students reflect on this year’s theme: Prepare/Protect/Thrive.
New Resources
A guide for parents on the risks and opportunities of GenAI for young people; resources/advice for teens co-created by the Webwise Youth Advisory Panel; free lessons for primary and post-primary schools.
Awareness campaign
Webwise will launch a national awareness campaign across social media. The campaign aims to reach parents, educators, and young people with important Safer Internet Day messages, emphasising that everyone plays a part in supporting children and young people to have safe and positive online experiences.
Teacher and Parent webinars
A series of Safer Internet Day webinars will support primary and post-primary teachers, along with dedicated parent sessions providing tips and useful resources.
What we are doing to create a better internet...
Together for a better internet, Safer Internet Day in Ireland will invites parents, schools, educators, young people, and all stakeholders to consider how AI technologies shape children’s experiences online. The campaign focuses on raising awareness around the benefits, risks and challenges. The campaign encourages children and young people to be AI Aware: Safe, Smart, and in Control by building the critical thinking and literacy skills to evaluate AI-generated content, recognise bias, safeguard their privacy, and make responsible decisions.
About us
The Irish Safer Internet Centre's vision is a positive and inclusive digital world where children are safe and protected.
The Irish SIC is a partnership of four leading organisations (Hotline.ie, ISPCC, National Parents Council and Webwise) with a mission to make the Internet a better place for children and young people under the co-ordination of the Department of Justice, Cybercrime Division.
The consortium was appointed over a decade ago by the European Commission as the Safer Internet Centre in Ireland, and is one of 31 Safer Internet Centres in Europe and an integral part of the INSAFE-INHOPE network.
The Irish Safer Internet Centre (SIC) has three main pillars: Awareness, Helpline and Hotline.
The project partners are:
Webwise.ie: This is part of Oide Technology in Education in the Department of Education. It deals with awareness raising, develops materials and programmes for schools, and runs the annual event for Safer Internet Day in Ireland.
Hotline.ie: The Internet Service Providers’ Association of Ireland (ISPAI) operates the hotline, the service which allows the public to report suspected illegal content or activities found on the internet.
ISPCC: The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) operates a helpline (Childline), which provides services on a 24/7 basis where children affected by issues encountered on the internet may turn for advice and guidance.
NPC: The National Parents Council Primary operates the parent/adult helpline, a dedicated helpline to deal with issues relating to internet safety, including cyberbullying. The NPC also provides parents with training courses, both online and face-to-face.
The Irish SIC provides a suite of complementary essential services in synergy with the four pillars of the European Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) strategy, namely (1) safe digital experiences to protect children; (2) digital empowerment; and (3) active participation.
About our SID activities
The Safer Internet Day activities will include a wide range of activities to raise awareness of the #SID2026 theme in Ireland which is AI Aware: Safe, Smart, and in Control.
This theme invites parents, schools, educators, young people, and all stakeholders to consider how AI technologies shape children’s experiences online. While these technologies have benefits, they also raise important questions about safety, reliability, bias, privacy, overreliance, and ethical and responsible use.
Safer Internet Day 2026 will explore ways to empower children and young people with the critical thinking and digital literacy skills they need to evaluate content, recognise bias, protect their privacy, and make responsible decisions, and be Safe, Smart and in Control.
Activities include:
Safer Internet Day 2026 Event: AI Aware: Safe, Smart, and in Control.
Hosted by the Department of Justice, Home Affairs, and Migration on 10 February, the Safer Internet Day 2026 stakeholder event will examine the opportunities, risks, and challenges of generative AI for children and young people. The discussions will feature insights from both young people, experts in the field, and Ireland’s Online Safety Commissioner Niamh Hodnett.
SID Ambassadors
Over 100 students participating in the peer-led SID Ambassador Training Programme will spearhead online safety campaigns in their schools and local communities. Through workshops facilitated by the Webwise Youth Advisory Panel, these students have gained the skills and confidence needed to lead Safer Internet Day (SID) 2026 initiatives within their schools.
Schools and Organisations Join SID
Thousands of children and young people across schools in Ireland are encouraged to participate in Safer Internet Day activities. Students will engage in lessons, presentations, competitions, and other events to promote key online safety topics. Participants are invited to register their involvement by sharing their plans on the interactive SID events map and visiting the dedicated Safer Internet Day Hub for inspiration. Additionally, a newly developed scripted presentation for primary and post-primary schools will help students reflect on this year’s theme: Prepare/Protect/Thrive.
New Resources
A guide for parents on the risks and opportunities of GenAI for young people; resources/advice for teens co-created by the Webwise Youth Advisory Panel; free lessons for primary and post-primary schools.
Awareness campaign
Webwise will launch a national awareness campaign across social media. The campaign aims to reach parents, educators, and young people with important Safer Internet Day messages, emphasising that everyone plays a part in supporting children and young people to have safe and positive online experiences.
Teacher and Parent webinars
A series of Safer Internet Day webinars will support primary and post-primary teachers, along with dedicated parent sessions providing tips and useful resources.
What we are doing to create a better internet...
Together for a better internet, Safer Internet Day in Ireland will invites parents, schools, educators, young people, and all stakeholders to consider how AI technologies shape children’s experiences online. The campaign focuses on raising awareness around the benefits, risks and challenges. The campaign encourages children and young people to be AI Aware: Safe, Smart, and in Control by building the critical thinking and literacy skills to evaluate AI-generated content, recognise bias, safeguard their privacy, and make responsible decisions.
About us
The Irish Safer Internet Centre's vision is a positive and inclusive digital world where children are safe and protected.
The Irish SIC is a partnership of four leading organisations (Hotline.ie, ISPCC, National Parents Council and Webwise) with a mission to make the Internet a better place for children and young people under the co-ordination of the Department of Justice, Cybercrime Division.
The consortium was appointed over a decade ago by the European Commission as the Safer Internet Centre in Ireland, and is one of 31 Safer Internet Centres in Europe and an integral part of the INSAFE-INHOPE network.
The Irish Safer Internet Centre (SIC) has three main pillars: Awareness, Helpline and Hotline.
The project partners are:
Webwise.ie: This is part of Oide Technology in Education in the Department of Education. It deals with awareness raising, develops materials and programmes for schools, and runs the annual event for Safer Internet Day in Ireland.
Hotline.ie: The Internet Service Providers’ Association of Ireland (ISPAI) operates the hotline, the service which allows the public to report suspected illegal content or activities found on the internet.
ISPCC: The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) operates a helpline (Childline), which provides services on a 24/7 basis where children affected by issues encountered on the internet may turn for advice and guidance.
NPC: The National Parents Council Primary operates the parent/adult helpline, a dedicated helpline to deal with issues relating to internet safety, including cyberbullying. The NPC also provides parents with training courses, both online and face-to-face.
The Irish SIC provides a suite of complementary essential services in synergy with the four pillars of the European Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) strategy, namely (1) safe digital experiences to protect children; (2) digital empowerment; and (3) active participation.
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