Cathal Crowe
Fianna Fáil TD for Clare and chair of the Oireachtas Education Committee, with a background as a primary school teacher and a focus on education policy reforms.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 7min
Shorter School Days Under Review As TDs Call For More 'Holistic' Education Model
Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare and former primary school teacher, discusses education reform inspired by Finland. He outlines shorter school days, extra outdoor breaks and staggered timetables. He also talks about specialist teachers, simple hot school meals and avoiding overloading teachers while simplifying the curriculum.
