Communities along the River Shannon remain on high alert for flooding this morning.

The river is set to peak over the coming days following heavy rain and poor conditions in recent days.

50 homes were evacuated over the weekend - and 220 members of the Defence Forces were deployed to assist affected areas.

The worst hit area was Corbally in Limerick City - where 14 homes were inundated with water as council workers struggled to open a canal lock.

Anti Austerity Alliance Councillor Cian Prendiville says serious questions need to be answered.