A Carlow councillor wants flood defences for the town built now, pointing out that the project was promised a long time ago. Storm Chandra hit the area earlier this year and left residents shaken by the damage it caused. The fear in Carlow is that the same thing could happen again once winter sets in. Colder months usually bring heavier rain and stronger winds, which puts low lying homes and shops at greater risk. Local people have joined the call, asking for concrete steps instead of repeated assurances. The councillor argues that any further delay turns the promise of defences into an empty one. Work started before autumn ends could spare families another round of soaked floors and ruined belongings. The message to authorities is simple, deliver before the storms do.