The Environment Minister believes the Government’s new water charge regime will end public anger against the levy.

Alan Kelly was speaking ahead of this morning’s Cabinet meeting - where Ministers will sign off on plans to delay all charges until January.

The new regime is understood to be capped for at least four years - and will see single-adult homes pay 76 euro per year - with households of two or more adults paying 176.

Speaking to our reporter at government buildings, Alan Kelly wouldn’t comment on those reports - but says the changes will end public anger.