A Government team led by the Taoiseach is to hold talks with the DUP leader, Ian Paisley, and a party delegation next week.
It is understood Bertie Ahern will be joined by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dermot Ahern and the Minister for Justice, Michael McDowell, for a meeting with the DUP at the Irish Embassy in London.
The DUP group is likely to include the Rev Ian Paisley, Peter Robinson and Nigel Dodds.
The Taoiseach is also expected to hold talks with the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, in Downing Street on Wednesday afternoon.
The discussions will focus on efforts to restore devolved government in the North.
