David Cameron has left political talks in Northern Ireland conceding that no deal is possible at the moment.
The Prime Minister said he had tabled a financial package amounting to £1 billion but that would only be made available to the Executive if an agreement can be reached on outstanding disputes.
Many of the region's politicians are unhappy at the scale of the financial offer made, with some describing it as "derisory".
David Cameron is in Belfast for talks with Northern Irish politicians over resolving long-running disputes in the region.
The issues at stake include flying of flags, parades and the legacy of the past.
The risks of failure are potentially high - with the possibility that the power-sharing Northern Ireland Executive could fall apart.
ITV News Correspondent Martin Geissler reports.
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