Carlow Fianna Fail Councillors says there should be no water charges for those on lower incomes

With just one day to go until Michael Noonan delivers his Budget speech – there are mounting reports that he will announce measures to ease the impact of water charges.

Tens of thousands protested against the levy in Dublin on Saturday

In the meantime a local Fianna Fail Councillor says there should be no water charges for people on lower incomes.

Jennifer Murnane O ‘Connor said something has to be done for people who can’t pay.