Senator backs corporal punishment

A FIANNA Fáil senator has said corporal punishment should be brought back in schools in a bid to curb lawlessness.

Senator backs corporal punishment

Senator Jim Walsh said allowing teachers to give pupils a slap on the wrist may counteract the 'lack of discipline in society'.

"People are getting the attitude that they can go unpunished. There is a lack of respect and a lack of discipline. That creates a disregard for property and other human beings. I think the lack of corporal punishment is a contributory factor to this lawlessness."

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