A series of meetings will take place today to try and resolve the stalemate at Stormont.
Northern Ireland's First Minister announced yesterday the power-sharing government won't meet again until the crisis over the murder of Kevin McGuigan is resolved.
A row over welfare reform has added to the problems facing politicians.
The Northern Secretary Theresa Villiers will update the House of Commons today on the crisis.
Later she'll meet the Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan and representatives from the North's five main parties to discuss the situation.
