Rethinking Primary School Days | Dublin News

The Department of Education is finally reviewing primary school hours, sparked by a Finnish-inspired push for shorter days and more breaks. Critics, including the Green Party, argue that unchanged schedules since 1995 no longer fit modern family life, especially with kids juggling 12 subjects and extra programs. While Finland’s model offers inspiration, the real fix lies in expanding publicly funded before- and after-school care on school grounds — ensuring kids get the rest they need without crushing parents with added costs or stress. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1cb4777992bc3832