Paul Gogarty (Dublin Mid West, Green Party)
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Question 307: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will clarify whether powers vested under Section 77 of the Roads Act 1993 are within his remit, or remain within the remit of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. [14010/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The issue of environmental noise, including that generated by road traffic, is dealt with under Statutory Instrument (S.I.) No. 140 of 2006: Environmental Noise Regulations 2006. The S.I. was signed into effect by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on 29th March 2006. These Regulations have superseded the provisions of Section 77 of the Roads Act, 1993.