Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 210: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the noise restrictions that apply to licensed premises located within apartment developments; the recourse available to residents disturbed by noise from such premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8663/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Section 107 of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 provides local authorities with powers to require measures to be taken to prevent or limit noise from commercial premises. Under the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (Noise) Regulations 1994, a person may also seek an order in the District Court to have noise giving reasonable cause for annoyance abated, including noise from discos, pubs and other social venues. The procedures involved have been simplified to allow action to be taken without legal representation.

In addition to the above, I understand that under Section 4 of the Courts (No.2) Act 1986, any person is entitled to object to the renewal of an intoxicating liquor licence at the annual Licensing Court. In accordance with the Programme for Government, I am currently examining options to strengthen legislation on noise pollution.

Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 211: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if legislation exists or is planned to deal with situations where residents of apartment buildings are disturbed during normal sleeping hours by the noises created by their building's ventilation system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8664/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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This is a matter for the owners and residents of apartment buildings. I have no function in this matter.