An Irish couple who were holidaying in Jamaica when Hurricane Melissa hit the country last week said they are finding it very hard to get home.
Lisa Mooney, who, along with her husband Brendan, travelled to the country for a dream trip for her 50th birthday, said they have already had two flights cancelled.
"We are now booked on one to New York on Tuesday afternoon. We are hoping against hope that it leaves," Ms Mooney, from Loughlinstown in Dublin, said.
Melissa was the most powerful storm ever to directly hit Jamaica, and the first major hurricane to do so since 1988.
Ms Mooney said they have no water in the hotel they are staying at in Montego Bay.
"We've no water in our hotel, they are trying to preserve what they have taken from the swimming pool for two hours in the evening so we can flush toilets and shower. We are queuing for meals," Ms Mooney said.
"We had a lot of water in our room from the rain, but my husband mopped it out with towels."
Ms Mooney, who is a Type 1 diabetic, said she is eager to get back home to their three children.
"I'm on a insulin pump and need proper food. I'm just hoping I don't run out of medication," she said.
"Nobody is helping us. England and Canada have put on flights to take their citizens home."
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it is aware of a small number of Irish citizens in Jamaica that wish to leave.
It said it is providing consular assistance and advice to these citizens.
Meanwhile, the Irish Travel Agents Association said that while the areas affected do not experience a high volume of Irish visitors, they advise people to monitor local news reports and follow any advice or instructions issued by the local authorities, your accommodation provider or local tour operator staff on the ground.
Clare Dunne, CEO of the ITAA, said: "The ITAA are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of life and devastation current weather conditions have caused, and our deepest sympathies go out to all those affected.
"We are especially thinking of our colleagues who work in the tourism industry in Jamaica. Alternatively, contact your tour operator or the ITAA travel agent you booked your holiday with for assistance. We also encourage you to monitor www.ireland.ie/travel/. Do keep your mobile phone charged and turn it onto roaming to receive alerts from local authorities."
"I just want to be home; the people here need us gone so they can heal," Ms Mooney said.
