Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

An income tax rebate of up to €100 per household was announced in the budget.

Notwithstanding these measures, the Government recognises there is significant and legitimate public concern about aspects of the roll-out of Irish Water. Many of the issues of concern are being addressed by the board and management of Ervia and Irish Water in the first instance. The board of Irish Water will expire in November and the Cabinet has stated that future decisions on governance arrangements at the company will be made in the coming weeks.