Two major political think-ins are getting underway this lunchtime.
Labour's holding a two-day meeting of its parliamentary party meeting in Wexford, while Fianna Fáil is holding a similar meeting in Roscommon.
Speaking ahead of the Labour think-in, Tánaiste Joan Burton says Labour is focussed on sharing the economic recovery with everyone.
The Budget will also be a focal point at Fianna Fáil's think-in but TD Dara Calleary says his party will also examine other issues affecting Irish life: