Taoiseach Micheál Martin will travel to the south east today to assess the damage caused by Storm Chandra.
Mr Martin is expected to meet people affected by the storm and resulting floods in Kilkenny, Carlow and Wexford throughout the course of this afternoon.
The visit comes after a week of floods across Ireland, which have resulted in significant damage to homes and businesses in the worst-affected parts of the country.
In response to the situation, the Government has announced plans which will be signed off on during an incorporeal cabinet meeting tomorrow to increase the emergency funding limits for small groups and businesses from €20,000 to €100,000.
There has also been a significant amount of public discussion over Met Éireann's existing regional and county Yellow, Orange and Red weather warning system, and whether it should also now include a localised element during serious storms and floods.
This latter point will be the subject of a separate meeting of the Taoiseach, Tánaiste Simon Harris and ministers relevant to the storm response tomorrow, and is likely to be raised during the Taoiseach's visit to the south east today.
National Emergency Coordination Group warns of more flooding
Meanwhile, the National Emergency Coordination Group is warning there may be more flooding in the east and south east as above-average rainfall is forecast for the coming week.
A Status Yellow rain warning will come into effect for counties Cork, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford from 6pm this evening.
Another Status Yellow rain warning for Wicklow, Dublin and Louth will come into effect from 3am tomorrow as rain moves up along the east of the country from the south.
Rain falling on already saturated ground and swollen rivers is expected to lead to more flooding.
There may also be floods in other counties such as Cavan and Monaghan, and the eastern half of the country.
The National Emergency Coordination Group said emergency services and local authorities are on alert.
It advised that people keep up to date with warnings from Met Éireann and local authorities and call 999 or 112 if they need urgent assistance.
