Communities in the midlands have accused the Government and the Office of Public Works of completely ignoring the imminent threat to their land and homes in the new flood prevention plan.
Residents of Knappogue, near the village of Clondra, in Co Longford say the water levels on the River Shannon are already higher there than they were at this stage last year.
They say the only remedial work done in the area in last eight months was the installation of steel markers on local roads, which they say will allow them to see the outline of the route under water if the area floods again.
Andrew McHugh of Longford Irish Farmers' Association said the 1.524m tall marking poles along the side of the road would be helpful in terms of safety.
But he said locals in up to 20 homes in the area will again have to use tractors this winter to get their children to school during flooding.
He described the measure as "sticking plaster" and said dredging had to be carried out as part of the Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management process if any real solutions were to be found.
