Fine Gael is to continue efforts today to strike a deal with Independent TDs to enter a minority Government.

It follows the publication last night of the framework arrangement with Fianna Fáil which will see the minority supported until at least the end of 2018, barring unforseen circumstances.

Under the arrangement water charges would be legally suspended within six weeks of a new Government coming into office, despite the fact that a fresh billing cycle is underway.

And Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says those who don't pay and haven't paid, should: