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noise pollution

  • 07-10-2014 2:03am
    #1
    Elaineokay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    Is anyone else being kept awake by the nose coming out of C.I.E works in inchicore? I am awake the last two hours listening to what sounds like a giant Jack hammer drilling and a high pitched screeching sound. I am up at6 for a 12 hour shift and am about to lose my mind. Is it even legal at this hour of the morning?


Comments

  • #2
    FreudianSlippers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,397 ✭✭✭✭FreudianSlippers


    Did you check their permission?


  • #3
    Manach
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,768 Mod ✭✭✭✭Manach


    Offhand this seems to fall under private nuisance? In general, the local authorities can impose limits on how much commercial activity can engage it. If this is a continuous issue, perhaps a log can be made of the times and duration of the noise to act as evidence when raising this with them. Then even if CIE have permission, it might be possible they are exceeding their limits.


  • #4
    flyingsnail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭flyingsnail


    FreudianSlippers wrote: »
    Did you check their permission?

    Out of interest how would you do that?


  • #5
    Bepolite
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,737 ✭✭✭Bepolite


    We've a similar issue with a certain established Irish business. We've found them to be most cooperative; try contacting them. You'll probably find a sliding scale of limits depending on the time of day (or night). Unfortunately you'll find the lower limit probably kicks in around 11pm.

    You can contact the EPA for further advice.


  • #6
    Pat Mustard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,554 ✭✭✭Pat Mustard


    From the EPA website:
    Construction Noise:
    There is no statutory period during which certain works e.g. construction, road works, DIY etc. are prohibited. However, a Planning Authority may attach conditions to individual planning permissions for any development on a case by case basis. These tailored conditions may include restrictions on the times when construction work can be undertaken.

    If you are encountering noise from a construction site you should, in the first instance, contact your Planning Authority to ascertain whether any such conditions apply. A local authority can still address the issue under Section 107 of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 which provides them with powers to require measures to be taken to prevent or limit noise. You can also address the issue by taking a case under the Noise Regulations.

    Also, see here:
    http://www.environ.ie/en/Publications/Environment/Miscellaneous/FileDownLoad,1319,en.pdf


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