An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Dail Éireann — 2023-02-08
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Leo Varadkar (FG), Dublin West

I am not sure what is meant by "money for kids" outside of child benefit but I definitely agree that there should be more playgrounds and sports facilities. That is happening and it is something that Government and local authorities are very much investing in. I am interested in the debate about homework. I am not sure what is the right decision. My sense is that some homework is a good idea and that it is a good idea for kids to practise at home what they learn in school but I absolutely agree that our approach should be evidence-based.
I have not studied the evidence and certainly would be interested to hear the Minister for Education's view on it.

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