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DEBATE: Should smacking be banned outright?

Rita de Brún and Ellie O’Byrne give their opinions on banning smacking in Ireland. Have your say in our poll.

DEBATE: Should smacking be banned outright?

Thu, 28 May, 2015 - 01:00

Rita de Brún and Ellie O'Byrne

Yes: No question, it’s never OK

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