Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 March 2010
417 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review the existing Part E of the building regulations which applies to acoustics insulation between dwellings in view of the fact that these standards are insufficient; the way a person can make a submission to his Department on updating these regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10261/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraA review of Part E (Sound) of the Building Regulations and the related Technical Guidance Document E (TGD E) is already underway in my Department in consultation with the Building Regulations Advisory Body (BRAB). Part E sets out the legal requirements in relation to sound insulation in buildings and TGD-E provides guidance on how to comply with Part E. I expect to publish a draft revised Part E and TGD-E for a three-month public consultation process later this year. It will be open to all interested parties to make submissions to my Department on the draft proposals during that time. A revised Part E and TGD-E will then be finalised by my Department following detailed consideration of all submissions received.
