Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)

I refer to the Noise Bill which is expected in 2008. What penalties are envisaged for tenants who engage in anti-social behaviour but who are not traceable? Ultimately, the penalties will fall on landlords if there is to be proper monitoring.

The Roads Bill is before the House. There has been an outstanding issue where roads built in the 1980s and early 1990s, which do not comply with environmental noise levels, are being investigated by local authorities. There does not seem to be a deadline on the legislation on when these noise pollution measures will be imposed on roads. Responsibility for many roads is moving to the Minister's Department from local authorities. Will the Minister comment on that?

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