'You’re a Cork man, aren’t you? You’re forever getting flooded': Taoiseach called on to do more

Micheál Martin was in Enniscorthy on Monday to see the damage caused by last week's flooding

Taoiseach Micheál Martin meets Maryellen McNamara (right) and John McNamara (centre) whose home was damaged in the recent flooding. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he “cannot wave a magic wand" to deliver flood protection schemes, as under-siege communities are set to spend the remainder of the week fearing the next deluge.

There are fears high tides later this week could bring further flooding to areas that were devastated by Storm Chandra.