A relief scheme has faced a number of delays.
Residents in a Laois town are consistently concerned with the risk of flooding in the area, according to a Local Election candidate.
Mountmellick was devastated by flooding in 2017, and a relief scheme aimed at protecting the area has met a number of delays.
It's now hoped construction will start next year, with an expected completion date of 2026.
Fine Gael Candidate, Conor Bergin, says he wants to continue to press Laois County Council on the matter:
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