The Taoiseach is expected to face a grilling from Oppostion parties and backbenchers alike when the Dáil resumes tomorrow.
With Mr Ahern's popularity at an all-time low and a number of questions hanging over the Government concerning its handling of the child abuse commission, this week promises to be one of the toughest for the Fianna Fáil leader.
Opposition parties will seize on comments made by Ms Justice Laffoy who on resigning from the commission claimed the Government had systematically undermined the body's work.
The Comptroller and Auditor General's report due out tomorrow is expected to show the Government's sexual abuse deal with the religious orders grossly underestimated the level of compensation.
Opposition parties are also expected criticise Mr Ahern over TD Mr Michael Collins's tax settlement with the Revenue.
The Taoiseach admitted today that he was made aware some months ago that the Limerick West TD had tax issues with the Revenue.
On Friday, Mr Collins was identified on the Revenue's tax defaulters list as being in possession of a bogus non-resident bank account.
Mr Ahern will also face calls to discipline Fianna Fáil TD Mr G.V. Wright who was found to be over the alcohol limit when his car struck a pedestrian in Dublin two weeks ago.
The Taoiseach is facing dissent from a number of backbenchers who have voiced their misgivings about the Government's decision to press ahead with a proposed smoking ban in the workplace.
They are also calling for more decisive leadership in the face of Opposition criticism about the Government's handling of the health service reform.
Announcing the legislative programme for next Dáil session, Government chief whip, Ms Mary Hanafin said today tackling the high cost of insurance would be a priority.
The Government have scheduled 22 Bills for publication over the next three months, among them the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill which is aimed at reducing the cost of delivering compensation to accident victims.
The Civil Liability and Courts Bill will also have a bearing on the issue, proposing to speed up the settlement of claims and providing for serious penalties - including a 10-year prsion term - for false evidence relating to accidents.
The Government can expect a difficult time when it publishes its Disability Bill in the wake of criticism from support groups who claim the Government has gone back on it promises.
The coalition has also faced criticism in recent months for its delay in publishing the Garda Síochána Bill which will establish an independent Garda Inspectorate to deal with complaints.
Other Bills to come before the Hosue in the forthcoming session include trh Central Bank and Financial Services Authority Bill establishing a finacial services ombudsman.
