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Should homework be banned in primary schools?

A quarter of primary school children across the country can't run properly, according to new research.  It's one of the findings of a new Dublin City University all-Ireland study, which also shows one in two cannot kick a ball properly.  Less than one in every five, meanwhile, can throw a ball correctly.  According to the researchers, children's fundamental running skills such as running, jumping, catching and kicking plateau and stop progressing at the age of ten.  So, could the solution to these issues to give primary school pupils less or no homework so they get more time to play, do hobbies and play sport?  Well, that was the proposal put forward in the Green Parties Manifesto over the weekend, when they suggested banning homework in primary schools.  So what do you think, is this a good idea, should we ban homework or is homework a necessary discipline that children should undertake?