Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 September 2022
87. Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding the development of a regional approach to noise enforcement as committed to in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45721/22]
View answerMy Department and the Local Government Management Agency are continuing to work together on a comprehensive business case assessment to scope out the resource requirements that will ensure that the most appropriate and effective structures are put in place to support the provision of enhanced co-ordination, expertise and advice that will deliver consistent implementation of both environmental noise and noise nuisance legislation across the country.My Department is continuing to engage with Local Authority personnel as the authorised bodies under S.I. 549/2018 EU (Environmental Noise) Regulations 2018, to develop the required strategic noise maps, and to support the sharing of resources and best practices in a coordinated, centralised approach.
