Making a Noise Complaint

Noise Log

The Dublin City Council noise log can be found at https://www.dublincity.ie/sites/default/files/media/file-uploads/2018-08/Noise_Logsheet.pdf
It’s an essential part of any noise complaint.Private Occupiers

Private Dwellings

You cannot make noise complaints against private occupiers to Dublin City Council. However, if you have a noise issue with your neighbour, two options are available to resolve the issue.

• Mediation – This service is available free of charge and seeks to bring the two parties together to resolve the conflict away from court. For further information, contact: South Dublin Mediation Services at T: 01 4515910
• Court Action (Section 108) – You can apply to the District Court for a Court Order under Section 108 of the Environmental Protection Act, 1992. If you take either of these actions, please note the following:
  • You will be required to explain what the noise nuisance is.
  • Keep copies of any supporting material, e.g. letters you sent to address the issue previously.
  • Consider what you would like the outcome of the process to be. In some cases, it may not be possible to get the full outcome you wish.
• Private Rented Dwellings – If you are having an issue with noise from a private rented dwelling, you can:
  • Contact the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), who will engage with the Landlord to enforce the tenant’s obligations not to engage in an anti-social way. Please note that the property in question must be on the RTB register to pursue this course of action. 
  • Engage in mediation, as detailed above.
  • Take a private action under Section 108 of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Mediation Services

Mediation services: For neighbour disputes, free mediation services are available. Contact Dublin Community Mediation at 01 451 5910. 

Important Contact Numbers 

• Out-of-hours emergencies: Call Dublin City Council’s out-of-hours number at (01) 222 3150.

• Immediate response required (e.g., anti-social behaviour): In an emergency always call 999/112 
• Kevin Street Garda Station 01 666 9400 / Garda Confidential: 1800 666 111

• Dean Court Property Management Company ‘Cuala’ Out of Hours Emergency Number: 087 250 4516

• Traffic noise (general): Contact An Garda Síochána Carriage Office at 01 666 9850.

• Noise from roadworks: Contact the Roads and Traffic section of Dublin City Council at 01 222 2222.

• Noisy neighbours (private rented dwelling): In addition to the council, you can involve the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) if the property is registered, at 0818 303 037 or 01 702 8100.

• To report a noise complaint in the Dublin 8 area  during business hours (Monday-Friday): Contact Dublin City Council Customer Services on (01) 222 2222. You can also use their online form.

Please note: DCC does not investigate reports in relation to:

• domestic noise complaints
• noise complaints from street cleaning,
• road works,
• occupational noise exposure,
• waste collection,
• barking dogs.

For further details, please read Investigating Noise Complaints article.

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