Róisín Shortall
Question:271 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the promised legislation to reform the law on noise pollution. [7195/10]
View answerWednesday, 10 February 2010
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There is a commitment to introduce comprehensive legislation on noise pollution within the lifetime of this Government. As part of the preparatory process extensive public consultation was undertaken during which 235 submissions were received from the public and key stakeholders. After due consideration of these submissions the General Scheme of a Noise Nuisance Bill was prepared in my Department and approved by the Government in May 2009. The Noise Nuisance Bill is included in the Government Legislation Programme, published on 19 January 2010.