Mountmellick has suffered flooding across the town over the past week.
A flood defence system for a Laois town is years away and is still pending approval.
An Coimisiun Pleanala is currently considering details of the proposed scheme for Mountmellick, with the OPW also running a public consulation on its completed preliminary design.
It comes as the town has been hit by more flood damage this week with the arrival of Storm Claudia.
An annual drainage maintenance scheme is in place as an interim measure.
Director of Services for Laois County Council, Simon Walton says they're still consulting with those affected:
Funeral Arrangements Announced For Woman Killed In Midlands Crash
Garda Commissioner Confident Security Operation For EPC Meeting Will Be A Success
Midlands Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Crash
Midlands Security & Defence Analyst Says Hoax Bomb Threats Aimed To Intimidate
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath