RTE will play an hour of school on TV in a bid to support parents during the coronavirus pandemic.
The broadcaster will air Home School Hub on RTE2 every weekday between 11am and 12pm from next Monday onwards.
Education Minister Joe McHugh has welcomed the announcement following the news that schools will remain closed until April 19 at the earliest.
Mr McHugh TD said: "This is a great initiative, so well done to everyone involved in bringing it together so quickly.
"RTÉ is doing its bit to bring the classroom to the living room. We are hearing about innovative and dedicated teachers all across the country finding new ways to support children’s learning while not in the classroom.
"This RTÉ Home School Hub will support and complement the ongoing efforts of teachers. Well done to RTÉ for stepping up to the plate to produce the Home School Hub which will undoubtedly complement all of the other efforts by teachers."
RTE and Macalla Teo, with support from Mary Immaculate College, have teamed-up to launch the initiative for primary school kids across the country.
Bilingual teachers will present three short class segments aimed at those in classes in 1st and 2nd class, 3rd and 4th class and 5th and 6th class.
Suzanne Kelly, Group Head of Children's & Young People's Content, said: "Children are already facing increased disruption to their everyday lives due to school closures, cancelled activities and more but we are aiming to help children and parents cope during these times of uncertainty.
"Kids may be stuck inside but with RTÉ providing structured learning for both kids and parents we will keep everyone busy and occupied.
"Our goal is to ease the burden on parents with an easily accessible source of education for their kids."
A catch-up programme, RTE Home School Extra, will air later in the day at 4.15pm,.
This show will showcase video messages and content sent in by kids across the country.
