Finance Minister blames Sinn Fein for delay in water charges refund

It is now expected to go through before the end of the month, which will enable Irish Water to start issuing cheques but it's unlikely they'll all be sent before the Christmas deadline.

The Finance Minister has blamed Sinn Fein for the delay in refunding water charges.

The Government has failed to pass the necessary legislation in time, as it says it has had to deal with several amendments.