Ballinasloe has been hit with two severe flooding events in the last 15 years.

The court has adjourned a decision on whether the works can restart in the meantime until the end of this month.

Locals say the shutdown of works just before Christmas is a hammer blow.

A High Court judge will decide in January if the works will remain halted until the Judicial review is completed.

FIE will apply for a Judicial Review over current works taking place.

It's a race against time to get the works done before the worst of the winter weather hits the area.

Locals are desperate to see works complete before the winter flooding season.

There's frustration and anger among farmers and residents in the south of the county following the injuction.