We have all experienced noisy neighbours and the feeling of powerlessness in dealing with them. The hands of the Garda Síochána are tied. The noise nuisance Bill has powers to impose on the spot fines as well as mediation. When will the Bill be brought before the House? It is a major issue when neighbours have parties.

I do not have a date for the Bill. It is a Bill to extend and improve the powers available to the enforcement authorities to prevent, reduce or abate noise nuisances by allowing for on the spot fines and to provide for mediation between neighbours.