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Is the primary school day in Ireland too short and would longer days could give children more time to flourish, not just to fit in academic targets? With mid term break underway in many schools across Clare this week the topic of the school day and its structure is a timely one. One mother believes there’s a lesson to be learned from our European neighbours on how the juggle of school schedules and childcare can be balanced for the better: For more on this, Sally-Ann Barrett was joined by Mary McCarthy, Irish Independent columnist on Tuesday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Neustockimages from Getty Images Signature via Canva