The Taoiseach has said the Education Minister has no issue going before the Covid-19 committee.
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.
Micheál Martin says the Minister has gone before the committee before:
Meanwhile the Taoiseach says schools will evolve and adapt to the threat of Covid-19.
The government is pressing ahead with plans to reopen schools next week. Students are due to return to class for the first time since March.
Micheal Martin says implementing the restrictions this week has shown they are willing to move quickly to stop the virus.
