I am sure the Tánaiste and most Members of the House are aware of the position in many estates around the country with regard to noise pollution and disturbances caused to many good and law-abiding citizens. When does he expect publication of the noise nuisance Bill?

The noise nuisance Bill is intended to extend and improve the powers available to enforcement authorities to prevent, reduce or abate noise nuisances by allowing for on-the-spot fines and providing for mediation between neighbours. I do not have a date for the publication of the Bill but I know the Minister is working on it.