#Smacking
FactCheck: Are children who get smacked more successful later in life?
TheJournal.ie’s FactCheck looks into the study that caused ructions on Liveline yesterday.
The last legal defence for slapping children is set to be removed
A new poll finds most people do not favour an all-out ban on parents smacking their children.
Poll: Should the government ban parents from smacking their children?
Minister James Reilly is seeking a ban – do you agree with him?
Making parents criminals for smacking their kids? "Totally unacceptable"
One TD is very unhappy about the proposal.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Corporal punishment to be outlawed in foster care - James Reilly
An EU ruling stating Irish laws on smacking children are in breach of European law was issued this morning following a formal complaint from a UK-based NGO.
Poll: Does Ireland need to ban the smacking of children?
Europe thinks we do.
Poll: Do you think Ireland should ban the smacking of children?
There is no Irish ban on physical punishment of children by their parents.
Ireland could be next for rap on the knuckles over smacking children
Currently, there is no outright ban on physical punishment of children by their parents or caregivers.
Former president criticises Pope for saying smacking children is acceptable
Pope Francis said this week that it’s okay for parents to smack their children.
Poll: Is it ever okay to smack your children?
The Pope says it is, sometimes.
UN tells Ireland to ban smacking children
They say that the State should focus on promoting non-violent forms of discipline.
Mischievous walrus gives unlucky girl a huge slap on the bum
Thus begins a lifetime fear of walruses.
Ireland tells UN there are 'severe sentences' for violence against children
Earlier this month there were calls for the government to ban corporal punishment in the home.
Government urged to introduce ban on smacking children
The Children’s Rights Alliance has questioned why children are protected against abuse in school but do not have the same protections at home.
Poll: Would you support a ban on smacking children?
Amid calls for a complete ban, the government has said a balance should be struck between supporting good parenting and imposing criminal sanctions on those failing to adhere to good practice. What do you think?
Poll: Should all smacking of children be banned?
The Government announced last December that it is considering an outright ban on parents smacking their children. What do you think?
Column: Why Ireland must ban all smacking of children
Smacking is on the same spectrum as violent abuse – and only serves to legitimise lashing out, writes Kate Ferguson.
The Daily Fix: Friday
In tonight’s Fix: Smacking ban could be on the way; how Ireland looked from abroad in 2011; and the unfortunate power of Twitter…
Total ban on smacking children under consideration by Government
Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald has said an outright prohibition of all corporal punishment is an option.
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