‘Modest’ rates for water on way after protests

The Coalition is set to cave in to the massive public revolt against water charges by agreeing to more "modest" rates.

‘Modest’ rates for water on way after protests

A partial U-turn on the charges was indicated after the boss of Irish Water, John Tierney, apologised to the public for how the charge has been handled.

A range of options are being considered and the Government will announce changes next week in an effort to contain the backlash against the “last straw” of austerity.

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