The Government is said to be considering linking payment of Irish Water bills to the conservation grant.

There was a protest this evening in Dublin outside of a garda station, to show solidarity with those who face charges in relation to a water charge demonstration in Jobstown last year.

More than 20 people will face court hearings in connection with a water charge protest in which Tánaiste Joan Burton was trapped in her car for over two hours in Tallaght last year.

Anti water charges groups from around the country have announced plans for another national day of demonstration.

Gardaí have launched investigations into two incidents at anti water charges protests in Waterford and Dublin today.

The Taoiseach has said that people who refuse to pay the Water Charge are not being fair to those who do.

The Government has today denied lying about the level of water charges to try and get past the local election.