Latest: Conservation grant will not affect refund of water charges, says Taoiseach

Latest: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed that refunds of water charges will not be deducted to account for the water conservation grant.

Update 1.42pm: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed that refunds of water charges will not be deducted to account for the water conservation grant.

It means all households who received the €100 payment two years ago will be allowed to keep it, even after refunds are paid.