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

Alan Kelly was speaking ahead of this morning'Â’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 per year - with households of two or more adults paying €176.

Alan Kelly wonÂ’'t comment on those reports - but says he believes the changes will end public anger.