A couple whose shop in Enniscorthy in Co Wexford was flooded during Storm Chandra say they fear they may never reopen, after six years of work 'disappeared' in just three hours.
Mihaela and Greg Dydynski who own the Authentic European Food shop say floodwaters destroyed their premises, stock and equipment.
As the clean-up begins, they now face major uncertainty about their future.
Minister for the Office of Public Works Kevin 'Boxer' Moran visited Enniscorthy this afternoon on the last of his stops to the areas worst hit by the storm.
After meeting with officials from Wexford County Council and local representatives, Minister Moran - who is responsible for flood relief - said he is considering installing temporary flood prevention measures in the town.
He said these include flood barriers, the possible widening of the river in places and the pumping of water, but that any measures would be subject to the approval of consultants and engineers.
However, he said a long-awaited flood prevention scheme for Enniscorthy would have to go through the full planning process, but he said both he and the council remain committed to the project.
Minister Moran also met with local home and business owners impacted by the storm, many of whom told him that they had been here several times before and given false promises.
He said he understood their frustration, and he was committed to seeing the introduction of a permanent solution to protect the town from flooding.
Watch our video to hear from Mihaela and Greg Dydynski.
