The first full Dáil sitting since the Government was formed takes place today.

Ministers will also hold their weekly Cabinet meeting this morning, but Enda Kenny is to hold off for another few days before naming junior ministers.

It's almost 12 weeks since the general election and today the Dáil will finally hold its first sitting.

Tánaiste and Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald will answer parliamentary questions and take leaders questions from the opposition.

Tonight Fianna Fáil tables legislation that would force banks to cut variable rate mortgage rates and if the Government doesn't accept it, the minority could face its first defeat in a vote tomorrow night.

After this morning's weekly Cabinet meeting, Enda Kenny will head to the United States where he's attending a series of events marking the 1916 centenary.

When he returns later this weekhe's expected to announce his line-up of junior ministers and 11 appointments to the Seanad.