The strategy will change the manner in which bullying incidents are recorded.
A new anti-bullying strategy has been launched today.
It will mean schools will need to add incidents to a national data base to help identify issues and causes of bullying.
Under the plan, Cineáltas, teachers will also get extra training to help them deal with and prevent bullying in classrooms.
TUI General Secretary and Tullamore's Michael Gilespie says teachers need more resources in order to be able to look after their students:
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