Water refunds due by end of the year

Homeowners who paid water charges will receive refunds of between €100 and €160 before the end of the year, once the Cabinet approves the move today, writes Daniel McConnell and Elain Loughlin.

The news comes as middle and low income families will see tax reductions in the budget, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe confirmed to his Fine Gael ministerial colleagues.