Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 204: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will publish the findings of his consultation on proposed noise regulations held in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45126/09]

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. As part of the preparatory process extensive public consultation was undertaken in 2008 during which 235 submissions were received from the public and key stakeholders. The main issues of concern were noise from continuously sounding intruder alarms, barking dogs and other forms of noise from neighbouring residential properties. After due consideration of these 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. Information on the findings of the public consultation process will be made available in association with the publication of the Bill.