Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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262. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of comments made by An Uachtaráin if she will review his Department's guidance on students receiving homework; if she plans to issue a circular on the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3835/23]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I would like to thank the Deputy for his question on the provision of homework. It would not be appropriate to comment on the office of the President.

The Department acknowledges that homework can play an important part in helping students to prepare for forthcoming classwork and in reinforcing work already covered during class time, however, it is a matter for each school, at local level, to arrive at its own homework policy which best serves the school community. In keeping with good practice, the process of drafting a homework policy should involve consultation with teachers, parents and of course the pupils themselves.

I hope this information is of assistance to the Deputy.