The key opportunities and challenges facing the country ahead of the Budget will be discussed today.
The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and a number of Ministers are attending the National Economic Dialogue in Dublin.
The Government's Dialogue is an integral part of the annual Budgetary plans.
A range of cross-Government policies will be discussed with representatives from community, voluntary and environmental groups, business, unions, research institutes and the academic community.
Members of Cabinet and the Select Committee on Budgetary Oversight will also take part.
The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will be joined by Tanaiste Micheál Martin, Environment Minister Eamon Ryan, the Finance Minister Michael McGrath and Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe.
The Dialogue is not intended to produce specific budget proposals or recommendations.
Instead it'll focus on more medium-term issues and gain a shared understanding of the longer-term factors that will shape economic trends and drive living standards in the future.
There'll be 'breakout sessions' involving senior Ministers.
Finance Minster Michael McGrath says the economy is now at full-employment, and it's important budgetary policy does not add to inflation.
