Over 4,000 complaints were made to Irish Water in the last quarter of 2016.

A family from Templeglantine, West Limerick has won a national competition by leading energy provider Energia to find Ireland’s Most Christmassy Home.

The agency that regulates water charges increased its bonus payments last year for staff to almost €300,000.

It is understood Irish Water may be given permission to hike the price of water if demand is lower than expected.