The Cabinet will meet at Dublin Castle later this morning, where it's expected ministers will review the impact Covid-19 is having on hospitals and the economy.
However, it's not expected they'll finalise new financial supports for the entertainment sectors which have been worst affected by the latest restrictions.
Tourism and Culture Minister Catherine Martin said the government is determined to keep the doors open of hospitality, late-night and live entertainment venues - even though a 50% capacity limit on indoor events makes many of them financially unviable.
Officials in her department are said to be working on a new scheme "as a matter of urgency", in coordination with the sector.