The Government's expenditure review body is expected to present its report on reducing public spending to the Minister for Finance tomorrow evening.
The body, chaired by economist Colm MacCarthy, is believed to have identified potential savings of up to €5bn.
There has been extensive speculation on the scale and nature of the cutbacks identified by 'An Bord Snip Nua', with areas ranging from social welfare and child benefit to garda staffing mentioned.
The content of the report is still being finalised, It is reported that some sections, but not the full draft, were circulated to individual Government departments to confirm the accuracy.
The report will be presented to the Minister for Finance and will be printed by the end of the week.
The Cabinet will decide if it wants to publish it.
The body has examined every public programme involving expenditure and has identified significant savings which could total up to €5bn if fully implemented.
It is thought that some of the proposals may include the amalgamation or abolition of certain Government departments or agencies.
If cuts are to be implemented staff will expected to be flexible
Increased flexibility in redeployment will then become crucial in dealing with surplus staff if the cuts are to be implemented successfully.
