ItÂ’s set to be a make-or-break day in government talks between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

Discussion will once again turn to water charges - while the two party leaders could also decide how long any deal should last for.

Fine GaelÂ’s Simon Coveney last night said he hoped the talks could wrap up within two days - a possible hint that a deal is within reach.

But with Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams due to make a live TV address on Saturday night, any failure to reach a deal will quickly be seized on.

Reports this morning say Micheal Martin and Enda Kenny will today personally discuss whether any agreement should have a minimum two- or three-year lifespan.

The outcome of that will be crucial in deciding whether the independent TDs will be happy to sign up to an arrangement with Fine Gael afterwards.

The other crucial issue today - as ever - is water. After leaving technical advisors to work on it for a day, the groups could today be asked to approve a reform package - which could bring the ire of Fianna Fáil backbenchers, who say the reported compromise doesnÂ’t go far enough.