A Foyle MLA will attempt to introduce legislation in the Assembly on Monday aiming to unlock support for struggling families.
The SDLP's Mark Durkan has been meeting with representatives from all five main parties and working collaboratively across the weekend to seek cross-party support to introduce emergency legislation to unlock financial support.
Mr Durkan has been supported by all parties to explore if legislation can be introduced and will today seek formal support from the Speaker's office for introduction.