The Dáil will vote on a confidence motion in the Government amid ongoing Opposition criticism of its handling of the fuel protests.
The Government has the necessary numbers to win the vote but some of the Independent TDs supporting it have not yet confirmed if they will back the Coalition.
This vote was triggered by a Sinn Féin no confidence motion in the Government.
When the Dáil returns this afternoon after the Easter break, the decks will be cleared to debate the Government’s motion of confidence in itself.
A row is likely given that the Opposition leaders’ questions to Taoiseach Micheál Martin are being cast aside to allow for the two-and-a-half-hour debate, which will be followed by roll call vote.
The Independent TDs, Gillian Toole, Barry Heneghan and Danny Healy-Rae, are still considering how they will vote, with the Kerry TD viewed as the most likely to break ranks with the Government.
Later in the evening, the Dáil will vote on the financial measures to introduce those further cuts to excise duty on petrol, diesel and green diesel announced at the weekend.
The Cabinet also meets this morning.
Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary is seeking Government approval to publish the general scheme of legislation which will allow the Public Service Card to act as a form of identity for credit unions, banks, and utility providers.
Cardholders can also choose to put their date of birth on the card as a means of age verification.