The Irish Congress of Trade Unions will put pressure on the Government to resolve the housing crisis when the social partners meet today.
The meeting is being held to discuss the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness.
Competitiveness and waste management are also expected to be high on the agenda at today's talks.
Farmers, meanwhile, are expected to push for a resolution of their dispute with the National Roads Authority over compensation for lands bought under compulsory purchase orders to build new motorways.