A special Cabinet meeting on jobs takes place this morning.
The Taoiseach and Tánaiste have promised 2014 will see them focus more and more on generating jobs.
In his pre-Christmas message Enda Kenny promised a 'real relentless push' on jobs in 2014.
With economic recovery in full swing thousands of jobs a month are being added, but even more are needed to make a dent in dole queues and offer the prospect for people to return from abroad.
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore is keen to focus on the domestic economy and creating 12,000 jobs in house building to cope with demand.
This morning's special meeting will also look at the final quarter of the action plan for jobs 2013 and sign off on a new plan for 2014.
