The three government party leaders are to discuss Phil Hogan's replacement following his resignation as Trade Commissioner last night.
The Taoiseach spoke to the European Commission President this morning about the controversy and the appointment of a new commissioner.
Michael Martin says Ursula von der Leyen understands the background to golfgate and that Mr. Hogan made the correct decision.
He says the Commission President will write to him this evening in relation to a successor;
Luke Ming Flanagan says his former colleague in Europe, Marian Harkin, would be an ideal candidate to replace Phil Hogan.
The Roscommon-based MEP said the Irish nominee must be someone who knows the European landscape and is well respected by other nations.
Speaking to Shannonside Northern Sound, he said not just anyone can take the role.
