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Noise in the Workplace
Queries regarding noise in the workplace should be directed to the Health and Safety Authority.
Aircraft Noise
Complaints about aircraft noise are specifically exempted from the Noise Regulations and should be directed to the airport authority in question or to the Department of Transport. Please also refer to the section on the Environmental Noise Regulations 2006.
Road Noise
The Noise Regulations are not designed to cover noise from roadways. Complaints about local traffic noise should be addressed to the relevant local authority in the first instance. For national road schemes, potential noise emissions are addressed as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment process undertaken by, or on behalf of, the National Roads Authority. Please also refer to the section on the Environmental Noise Regulations 2006.
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- Noise Issues Consultation Paper (pdf, 210 kb)
- Guide to Noise Regulations (ENFO) (pdf, 2,303 kb)
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