John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 34: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether noise insulation in new dwellings is at an acceptable standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13422/07]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Part E (Sound) of the Building Regulations 1997, and the related Technical Guidance Document E (1997 Edition), sets out minimum requirements in relation to sound insulation in buildings, including new dwellings.

Home Bond is carrying out a major study of sound insulation standards in Ireland and selected other EU Member States, which is due to be completed by mid-2007. I intend to initiate a review of Part E and the related TGD E, in the light of the results of the Home Bond Study and in consultation with the Building Regulations Advisory Body (BRAB).