The Opposition will get their chance to react to the Taoiseach's address to the nation - with their own televised statements this evening.
Last night Enda Kenny said we're 90 per cent of the way through tax hikes and spending cuts - but he warned we must stick to "prudent budgetary policies".
The Technical Group's Shane Ross will respond first this evening, followed by Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams shortly afterwards; and the Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin will speak later tonight.
Meanwhile, the Cabinet is expected to sign off on a post-Troika economic plan tomorrow.
Chief Economist with the Institute of International and European Affairs, Dan O'Brien, says the plan is aimed at three audiences - voters, the Troika and the international markets:
