The Taoiseach has said the framework for economic recovery would outline how the Government proposed to re-prioritise its business to weather what he called the global economic storm.
In a statement tonight Brian Cowen said he looked forward to working with the social partners on the basis of the ideas that would be set out in the document
The Government is expected to unveil broad details of its economic recovery plan later this week.
RTÉ News understands the Government hopes to launch its framework plan well before Christmas - perhaps as early as tomorrow.
It is expected it will not involve firm targets and ministers said last night it would be as its title suggests - a framework outlining the areas where savings could be made and initiatives launched.
The Taoiseach told unions and employers yesterday that the country had reached a crossroads in its development but that its best chances lie in relying on partnership to lead it out of the current difficulties.
But he also drew a stark picture of Ireland's difficulties, saying bluntly its current fiscal position was neither sensible nor sustainable.
Meanwhile, the Finance Bill, which puts into law the changes announced in the Budget, has passed all stages in the Dail.
On a vote it was passed by 81 to 66.
The Bill is due to be passed on Friday by the Seanad.
