Schoolchildren get too much homework, says Taoiseach, but dismisses outright ban

While on the topic of President Michael D Higgins being seen to interfere in the policy of Government, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said, the 'President's contributions are always welcome'.

Schoolchildren do get too much homework but an outright ban is not the right way to go, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said.

Mr Varadkar was asked his view after President Michael D Higgins suggested their time would be better suited to more creative endeavors.