Water tax cuts in pipeline for low earners

Water charges will be further reduced for vulnerable groups and low earners in steps to be announced in the budget.

The Coalition move comes after disappointing by-election results for the main parties over the weekend, and a warning that growing opposition to water charges would mobilise into a national movement.

The Irish Examiner has learnt that a water charge alleviation package will be announced tomorrow which is expected to include a tax credit for people on low incomes.