Unlike the Convention on the Constitution that preceded it there were no politicians appointed to the Citizen’s Assembly, writes Alison O’Connor

Fianna Fáil has accused Fine Gael of reneging on an agreement on water charges and “abandoning” a deal, leaving the government support pact at risk.

Homeowners will face no specific charge for excessive use of water or see existing properties metered as part of a deal finally agreed to end the deadlock over funding of water services.

Political Correspondent Juno McEnroe asks what happens next with the water charges.

A referendum on ensuring water services are protected by the Constitution and kept in public ownership is looking likely after an Oireachtas committee agreed to recommend the measures.

Another delay, another fudge, another grand morass in Irish politics as the decay of this minority Government begins to stink. Agreement on water charges has once more been postponed.

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A small number of people are still receiving the controversial €100 water conservation grant, despite the payment being scrapped more than a year ago.

Only half of households notified about water leaks on their property have responded to requests for repairs to be carried out by Irish Water.

The Government is today set to approve rules which will see legal guardians appointed to vulnerable children who are affected by court cases.

Between a third and half of people could still face “excessive usage” water charges under reforms recommended to Government.