HOW MUCH TIME do primary school pupils need to spend in school every day? The Department of Education has confirmed a review into primary school hours which could lead to changes in the amount of time spent in the classroom. For junior and senior infants, who typically finish school earlier than senior students, the timing of the school day will be examined. Social Democrats spokesperson on education Jen Cummins welcomed the review into the structure of the school day. He also described the “packed Irish curriculum” with more material to get through in the school day.