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27/01/2010
New Measure To Tackle Noisy Neighbours
The Government is preparing to publish a new Bill allowing local councils to deal with complaints of noise pollution according to Meath East Fianna Fail TD, Thomas Byrne.
The legislation is due to be published by the Government and will give local authorities enhanced powers to fine those guilty of causing noise pollution and to turn off house alarms that are ignored or neglected.
Speaking today at the launch of the bill, Minister Byrne said: "Noisy neighbours can cause significant distress for those affected regardless of whether the disturbance is caused by parties, house or car alarms.
"In the case of late night parties in particular residents can often feel too intimidated to confront their neighbours.
"It is a particular problem in the newer housing estates like those around Meath where young families who commute daily often do not know their neighbours.
"The Bill will enable local authorities to take a lead role in dealing with noise pollution which means that residents who are affected will not have to contact the Gardai or the HSE to deal with different aspects of noise pollution," he said.
Mr Byrne added that the measures wiould hopefully act as a deterrent to noisy neighbours and improve the quality of life everyone.
(DW/BMcC)
The legislation is due to be published by the Government and will give local authorities enhanced powers to fine those guilty of causing noise pollution and to turn off house alarms that are ignored or neglected.
Speaking today at the launch of the bill, Minister Byrne said: "Noisy neighbours can cause significant distress for those affected regardless of whether the disturbance is caused by parties, house or car alarms.
"In the case of late night parties in particular residents can often feel too intimidated to confront their neighbours.
"It is a particular problem in the newer housing estates like those around Meath where young families who commute daily often do not know their neighbours.
"The Bill will enable local authorities to take a lead role in dealing with noise pollution which means that residents who are affected will not have to contact the Gardai or the HSE to deal with different aspects of noise pollution," he said.
Mr Byrne added that the measures wiould hopefully act as a deterrent to noisy neighbours and improve the quality of life everyone.
(DW/BMcC)
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