Noise becomes a nuisance when it is so loud, so continuous, so repeated, of such duration or pitch or occurring at such times as to give reasonable cause for annoyance (Environmental Protection Agency (Noise) Regulations 1994.
Commercial or Industrial Noise:
Local Authorities have powers under Section 107(1) of the Environmental Protection Agency Act of 1992 to serve a notice on any industrial or commercial premises when they consider that it is necessary to do so to prevent or limit noise.
Household Noise:
Local Authorities do not generally get involved in disputes between households regarding noise, as any person may make an application to the District Court under the terms of the Noise Regulations 1994, to seek an Order to deal with the nuisance. Explanatory leaflets and copies of notices to be served prior to making a complaint to the Court, can be obtained from the Environment Section.
Make a Noise Pollution Complaint:
If you would like to submit a noise pollution complaint, please fill out the following Environmental Complaints Form and return to address as directed.
- Email address: environment@galwaycoco.ie
- Phone number: 091 509 510
Please refer to the EPA Guidelines on Environmental Complaints:
If your complaint refers to excessive noise or barking by a dog, please complete the Barking Dog Complaint Form at the following link:
Contact our Environment team
Address
Environment Department
Áras an Chontae
Prospect Hill
Co. Galway
H91 H6KX