Dáil
‹ Order of Business Noise nuisance legislation
Summary
Peter Fitzpatrick seeks stronger enforcement, fixed payments and mediation for neighbour noise disputes; the Taoiseach says the noise nuisance Bill is expected late in the next session.
Noise nuisance caused by neighbours makes up the majority of noise complaints, be they private or local authority tenants or home owners. We need to extend and improve the powers available-----
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-----to enforcement authorities to prevent, reduce or abate noise nuisance by allowing fixed payments and providing mediation between neighbours.