Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 4:

In page 5, subsection (1)(a)(ii), line 31 after "caused by" to insert "the playing of music by".

Noise emanating from premises is referred to in section 4(1)(a)(ii). A number of people have complained to me about the noise resulting from the playing of music in public houses. This is a great source of nuisance to families, in particular. The Bill is the appropriate legislation to deal with the issue. My amendment should be included because it would cater for the playing of music. If it is not included, children will be kept awake at night, a nuisance for families who live adjacent to pubs. I hope the Minister of State will accept my amendment which would be of great benefit to many.