The Government is being accused of backpedaling, following reports that tax reliefs and exemptions on water charges, are to be announced in the Budget.
The organisers of the weekend demonstration in Dublin against the new levy, say Fine Gael and Labour have been rattled by the turnout.
The People Before Profit Alliance also says the results of the two Dail bye-elections show people are moving away from establishment parties.
Our News Correspondent Fergal O'Brien reports:People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett says the proposed measures won't dampen the opposition to water charges:
