The move is an attempt to break the deadlock which has prevented the power sharing executive from meeting for more than three months.
The political impasse centres on Sinn Féin demands for policing and justice powers to be devolved, while the DUP still oppose the move at this time.
First Minister and DUP leader Peter Robinson said it was vital an executive meeting planned for next Thursday did go ahead.
If it does not, it could result in the cancellation of a North South ministerial council meeting on Friday.
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness accused the DUP of failing to show true partnership in government and he said they had to live up to their obligations under the St Andrews Agreement.
Relations between the two parties are so bad that they could not agree to issue a joint message congratulating the Tyrone senior team on winning the All-Ireland final. Sinn Fein claims the DUP vetoed the move.
