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Is corporal punishment in schools illegal in Ireland?

Yes. Corporal punishment in schools is banned in Ireland. Bans all physical punishment of kids, at school and at home.

Banned (124)Restricted (29)Allowed

• Ireland is one of 124 countries where corporal punishment in schools is banned, and 29 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 1 (United Kingdom).
• In Europe: banned in 38 of 39 countries.

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