It is reported today that the term of the fixed rate on water charges could be extended.

Newstalk's Political Editor, Shane Coleman stated that the government could be looking at the possibility to allow for more meters to be installed.

Meanwhile, the Environment Minister Alan Kelly says he doesn't believe second call out charges by Irish Water should exceed 188 Euro.

The utility has pledged to fix the first leak for free - but details have yet to be announced about how it plans to deal with subsequent leaks.

In the Dail last night, Minister Alan Kelly said that the reported cost of more than 188 euro is too high: