Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail)
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I ask Ms Burke to provide a note.

The environmental noise directive refers to mapping noise from major roads, something the local authorities are starting to do. Local authorities have surveys out in areas where the roads are noisy. We all know the lovely soft sound one hears when driving in Newland's Cross unlike the noise a mile further along the road when the road surface changes to tarmac. I presume the noise reducing surface is more expensive.

The EPA also mentions airports and there is a Bill to regulate noise levels at Dublin Airport going through the Dáil. What about noise from wind farms? Does the EPA have a role in that regard?