Irish Water rows back on allowance for children

Irish Water wants to reduce the amount of free water children will get in homes in a move which would land families with higher bills once charges begin.

However, Taoiseach Enda Kenny yesterday told the Dáil that every child would be “free” and not incur water charges.

The confusion over the pending charges and lack of detail from Irish Water prompted one TD to declare the situation a “fiasco”.