Dáil Éireann - Volume 618 - 03 May, 2006

Written Answers. - Noise Regulations.

[1564] Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the new Environmental Noise Regulations 2006 apply to new roads only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16489/06]

  Mr. Roche:The Environmental Noise Regulations 2006 transpose EU Directive 2002/49/EC relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise. The Regulations apply to all major roads which have more than three million vehicle passages per year.