The Taoiseach says the introduction of water charges will be the "last major imposition" on the Irish people.
The government's agreed a deal which will see the average home face water bills of €240 a year.
Enda Kenny says the average of €€240 is the lowest it could be, without falling foul of EU rules on state funding.
And he says the new charge is the last new financial hurdle that the public will have to face:
