The Taoiseach has said the Education Minister has no issue going before the COVID-19 committee.
Kerry TD and Minister for Education Norma Foley has been facing pressure from the opposition to face questions on the predictive grading system for the leaving cert, as well as concerns over the reopening of schools.
Works are taking place at schools around the country over the past couple of weeks to get buildings ready to reopen within the next 10 days.
Micheal Martin says the Minister has gone before the committee before: