It follows a suggestion from the President that homework should be scrapped.
Homework needs to evolve or die.
That's the view of one school principal, following a suggestion from President Michael D Higgins that homework should be scrapped.
It's reignited the debate about whether or not there are any benefits.
Principal of Carlow Educate Together primary school, Simon Lewis, says while a blanket ban may not be the way forward, Ireland does need to re-evaluate its outdated attitude:
Ryanair Boss Criticises EU plan For Two Free Carry-ON Bags
Michael O'Leary doesn't see this happening.
Biodiversity Week Events To Take Place Across Laois, Offaly And Westmeath
Many different events will be occurring across the midlands over the next seven days.
Midlands 103 Shortlisted For Justice Media Awards
The story 'Speaking Out' is nominated for the awards which take place on 11th June.
Teachers And SNAs Skydiving In Offaly For Life-Saving Surgery
Eímear Byrne from Arklow in Wicklow are raising funds for surgery in the United States.
Midlands Counties Go Purple To Raise Awareness Of Domestic Violence
The campaign is led by An Garda Síochána alongside domestic abuse support services nationwide.
Appeal Against Ashling Murphy Murder Conviction Set For July Hearing
Josef Puska's appeal is set for July 15th.
Gardaí Issue M6 Update After Serious Collision
A man in his 20's has been left seriously injured after the two car collision.
Man Jailed For 'Disturbing' Ex-Girlfriend Attacks After Breaking Suspended Sentence
The two incidents took place in Athlone.
RTÉ Back In Hot Water Over Presenter Salaries
RTÉ executives will appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee next week.
Senior Member Of Crime Network Remains In Cusody
The arrest came as part of searches targeting a drug ring that saw a premises in Laois raided this week.
Offaly Carer Wins Regional Award
Tullamore's Vanessa Craven is the Regional Winner at the Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year Awards.
Summer Flights Going Ahead As Usual - Ryanair
CEO, Mullingar's Michael O'Leary says all routes will be running.
Offaly TD Hopeful On STEM Officer Fund Solution
EU Just Transition Funding for STEM officers in the Midlands will run out at the end of the June.
Ryanair Criticises Dublin Airport Expansion Plan
CEO of Ryanair Michael O'Leary isn't a fan of the move.
Midlands Broadcaster Honoured For Promoting Irish Culture
Paddy Duffy was recognised by Comhaltas.
Offaly School Calls For Urgent Road Safety Measures
Almost 100% of vehicles are not obeying speed limits near Cloneyhurke NS.
€3bn Energy Park Potential Puts Offaly In Global Spotlight
The company is assessing locations for potential renewable energy and data centres.
Midlands Sports Stars To Speak At Women’s Leadership Conference In Westmeath
The conference is being held next Friday.
An Garda Síochána Launch Bike Safety Advice Stands Across Laois
The initiative is lasting over the weekend.
Offaly Gardai Appeal For Public's Help On Robbery
The incident happened in the early hours of this morning in Clonmacnoise between midnight and 1 am.
