Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 436: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support a matter (details supplied). [42887/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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There is a commitment to introduce comprehensive legislation on noise pollution within the lifetime of this Government. Earlier this year, following an extensive consultation process, which incorporated the receipt of 235 submissions, the General Scheme of a Noise Nuisance Bill was prepared in my Department and approved by the Government. The Noise Nuisance Bill is included in the Government Legislation Programme published on 16 September, 2009.

The issue of noise nuisance caused by intruder alarms was raised in many of the submissions received. Measures to tackle this problem, including through the issuing of fixed payment notices, are currently being considered by the Department in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General.