The Taoiseach's confirmed that the cabinet failed to sign off on plans for water charges at its meeting this morning.
However he's confirmed to the Dáil that households will face water charges of at least 240 euro a year.
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He says the EU has put a limit on the amount to which the State can fund the new Irish Water utility.
And he's confirmed that that will mean bills of 60 euro every three months, beginning in January.