Cabinet ministers will this morning consider a bill to set up a tribunal for women affected by the CervicalCheck controversy.
Health Minister Simon Harris will bring the heads of the bill to cabinet.
Under the proposals, women could still go to court if they wish - but it's intended the tribunal will be faster and less adversarial.
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The Government is considering stricter penalties for people who lie under oath.
The Justice Minister will present his Cabinet colleagues with amendments that would make perjury easier to prosecute.
Charlie Flanagan in particular wants to use new laws to tackle insurance-fraud.
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Health services are to be severely disrupted on Thursday, with 10,000 staff to strike.
Support staff grades - including chefs, porters and healthcare assistants - are involved in a pay dispute with the HSE, with the disagreement centred around a job evaluation process.
Talks aimed at resolving the row ended without agreement at the Workplace Relations Commission last night.
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Around 1,000 additional US troops are being sent to the Middle East.
The Pentagon says the deployment includes security forces, and has blamed what it calls "hostile behaviour" by Iranian forces.
The US believes Iran was behind attacks on oil tankers near the Persian Gulf last week, while Tehran has denied involvement.
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Four men remain in Garda custody this morning in connection with a shooting in west Dublin last March.
A man was seriously injured in the incident, which happened at Blakestown Road, Blanchardstown.
The four men were arrested yesterday after a number of searches in Dublin and Limerick.
They are being held at Blanchardstown and Finglas Garda stations.
