He does not agree that homework should be banned completely.
“I think definitely kids can have too much homework."Advertisement"It would not be appropriate for a Government Minister to engage in the public debate with the office of the President.Minister Foley said schools can make their own homework policies, but it is not up to the Government to scrap homework.
"These policies are created in conjunction with senior management and staff, the boards of management, parents, and the pupils.“Schools are in of themselves places where creative pursuits are cultivated, nurtured, and encouraged.
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