Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 252: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for new noise pollution guidelines, particularly house alarms that fail to shut off; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44924/09]

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, 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 during the consultation. Measures to tackle this problem, including through the issuing of fixed payment notices, are currently being considered by my Department, in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General.