The Taoiseach says the North is “tantalisingly close” to getting the Stormont Assembly back up and running.
The DUP is refusing to take part in the Government until its concerns around the Northern Ireland protocol are resolved.
Progress appeared to have been made on the agreement on Friday, following talks between Stormont leaders and British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.
Taoiseach Leo Varakdar believes an agreement could be reached in the next week or two if the stakeholders work together:
DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson, meanwhile, says the focus should be on securing the right deal, rather than deadlines:
