Mortgage relief and social welfare are among the most discussed topics.
Many sectors are giving their final arguments with less than 24 hours to go before this year's Budget.
Housing, USC and social welfare are dominating the agenda as it stands.
€1000 in mortgage relief for struggling homeowners is likely to make an appearance in this year's budget.
Also heavily rumoured are further cuts to childcare costs, an increase in the allowance for trainee Gardaí and an increase of €15 in social welfare.
The hospitality sector has been pushing the issue of VAT, after the rate was returned to 13.5% earlier this year.
However, VFI President and owner of Giltraps pub in Kinnity, John Clendennen, says there is a feeling of optimism among vintners:
Costs of running schools are also discussed.
Principal of Raheen National School and member of Portlaoise INTO Branch, Niamh Campion, says teachers don't want to have to turn to parents for funding:
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