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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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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Deputy, please get to the legislation.

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-----to enforcement authorities to prevent, reduce or abate noise nuisance by allowing fixed payments and providing mediation between neighbours.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Will the Deputy listen to me? What legislation is he talking about?

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The noise nuisance Bill.

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It is badly needed in this House.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

We eventually got there.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

That will be towards the end of the next session.

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