Clearest indication water charges issue won’t be decided this week.

But despite a looming election, Eamon Gilmore's refusing to be rushed now: 

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste have signalled that a decision on water charges may not be reached this week. 

Enda Kenny and Eamon Gilmore were speaking at the opening of a local enterprise office in Mullingar, County Westmeath this morning. 

Despite repeated questions about if the public would be told about water charges after tomorrow's Cabinet meeting, Mr Kenny would not be drawn.

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