Talks today between Fine Gael negotiators and Independent TDs on the formation of a new government have been described as "very constructive".
The Taoiseach said he hopes to have a list of priorities with the Independents by Wednesday.
Enda Kenny said they are working on 15 policy documents. Today the parties involved discussed economic matters.
No costings were provided but one proposal included the continuation of the phasing out of the USC as part of a medium-term tax plan.
A draft economic paper presented by Fine Gael to Independents at the meeting stated the party will seek Oireachtas approval to continue to phase out the USC.
The document, seen by RTÉ News, said a medium-term income tax reform plan will be published for consultation with the finance committee by July and approved by the Oireachtas in October.
It will be paid through non-indexation of personal tax credits, removal of PAYE tax credits for high earners, higher excise duty on cigarettes, a new sugar tax and improved tax compliance.
The plan also supports an increase in the minimum wage to €10.50 per hour.
Overall the Taoiseach said he did not know when a deal could be done. But he hoped Fianna Fáil will be responsible when he goes to them. He also again ruled out supporting a minority Fianna Fáil government.
Fianna Fáil have said they want to hold their talks with the Independents and for Wednesday's vote to take place before talks with Fine Gael start.
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It is understood there was a discussion between the participants earlier about credit unions and post offices working together as competitors to the banks.
Minister for Finance Michael Noonan told the meeting money will be tight next year but about €1bn will be available for taxation and spending.
He also referred to challenges such as public sector pay. He said that if all is going well after next year there will be a very strong outcome and more options.
Independents were briefed on a housing document and their feedback will be addressed in a final document.
There were requests to strengthen the role of credit unions in lending and to give NAMA a wider brief on social housing.
Some of the TDs also want the voluntary sector more involved in social housing and more accountability from county managers.
It also emerged this evening that the Independent Alliance will be holding its own talks with Fianna Fáil and not with the other Independents next week.
All 15 Independents have called on Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to talk this weekend.
Michael Fitzmaurice said it was time for them to stop "pussyfooting".
Independent Alliance TD Finian McGrath had said the door is "wide open" for a deal to be struck with Fine Gael - if guarantees on policy can be secured.
He described talks today on housing and homelessness as "very constructive".
Asked if he was confident a deal could be struck, Mr McGrath said he was confident because those sitting around the negotiating table were "serious" about the issues involved.
Asked when a deal could be agreed, he replied: "Monday or Tuesday."
Independent TD Mattie McGrath said he does not think a deal can be done by Monday or Tuesday but they have spend 50 hours talking to Fine Gael and will talk to Fianna Fáil next week.
Another Independent TD, Denis Naughten, said: "Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael need to talk over the weekend, while the talks are adjourned, because they need to work out in practical terms how a minority government is going to work, and how they are going to get a budget through".
Michael Harty said it was critical that the two parties stop wasting time and start talking over the weekend.
