Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004
463 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the powers of the Garda Síochána in dealing with noise pollution in urban areas or centres of population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8307/04]
View answerThe legislation on noise pollution is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Cullen. His Department has issued a leaflet entitled A Guide to the Noise Regulations which outlines the steps to be taken where a person is experiencing nuisance caused by noise.
While this is primarily a civil matter and rests outside the remit of the Garda Síochána, the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 2003 provides that application may be made by the Garda to the District Court for a closure order on a catering premises for certain reasons including continuous loud noise emanating from such premises.
