Water is still seen as the main stumbling block to an agreement – however reports today suggest that Fine Gael may be willing to suspend bills in a bid to end the deadlock.
Both sides are also considering setting up a commission- run by an independent panel of experts – to examine the charging system.
On Friday, negotiating teams referred disagreements on health, housing and water to their respective leaders.
Joint-leader of the Social Democrats, Stephen Donnelly says a deal should've been reached by now.
