Noise Pollution is considered where a noise is so loud, so continuous, so repeated, of such duration or pitch or occurring at such times as to give reasonable cause for annoyance to a person in any premises in the neighbourhood.
The principal legislation relating to noise is Sections 106, 107 and 108 of the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992 and the (Noise) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 179).
Offaly County Council investigate noise complaints in relation to commercial and industrial activities. It is not the policy of Offaly County Council to investigate noise compliants relating to domestic noise. Where domestic noise nuisance is occuring the County Council encourages the affected person to approach the person causing the noise and try to come to a mutally acceptable solution.
Where this fails, a formal complaint can be made to the District Court.
Further information on making a complaint to the District Court, Noise Legislation and Noise Pollution can be found at www.environ.ie and www.enfo.ie