Tánaiste Micheál Martin will seek Cabinet approval later today for the continued Defence Forces participation in two overseas missions.
The first relates to the deployment of an Infantry Group with the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), which has been based on the Golan Heights along the Israeli-Syrian border.
Ireland has been involved since 2013, with the 67th Infantry Group currently deployed since last April, on a six-month tour of duty, patrolling a 75km area of separation.
Ireland's involvement in UNDOF is due to end by April next year.
The Department of Defence said the decision followed an assessment of the sustainability of overseas commitments and will ensure that the Defence Forces has the capacity to fulfil its commitment to the new European Union Battlegroup.
The Tánaiste, who is also Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, will then seek approval for up to 13 Defence Forces personnel to serve in the UN authorised International Security Presence in Kosovo, for a further year.
Ireland has participated in KFOR since 1999.
Deployments are at all times subject to renewal by the UN, but no Dáil approval is required in relation to renewal of these missions.
Brexit fund and flu vaccine on agenda
Meanwhile, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe will bring a memo to Cabinet in relation to the Brexit Adjustment Reserve.
The €5.4bn fund assists EU member states that have been negatively impacted by the UK's departure from the union.
Ireland is the biggest beneficiary of the fund, with a total allocation of €920.4m.
It is understood today's memo focuses on the engagement that has taken place with the EU Commission about investment in Rosslare Harbour.
Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris is expected to bring proposed amendments on the Construction Safety Licencing Bill.
As part of this, the minister will also signal his department is examining apprenticeship pay and how apprentices can be better financially supported.
Research has been commissioned to establish mechanisms to pay apprentices more, including through possible legislative change.
The process will also engage with employers regarding the obstacles they are facing when recruiting apprentices and their pay.
The Cabinet is also expected to approve plans for the flu vaccination programme for this coming winter.
A memo from Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly will outline how the flu vaccination programme is central to supporting hospital and community services, which come under sustained pressure each winter from flu.
More than 1,000 children were admitted to hospital with flu last year, which led to a significant strain on the hospital system.
This year's programme will offer the flu vaccine free of charge to all adults aged 65 or over; all children aged 2 to 12; and individuals in specified health related at-risk groups.
