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Learn at your own pace, with an explanation after every answer. No score, no leaderboard – and not preparation for a citizenship test: just to know the country and your neighbours a little better.

Everyday life

Which statement describes how noise from neighbours is mainly regulated in Ireland?

  • A A national law bans all noise from 8 pm to 8 am
  • B Noise is only a matter for landlords, never the law
  • C Noise is allowed until midnight in every county
  • ✓ General noise nuisance law and local authorities apply, with no single national quiet-hours rule Your answer

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Ireland has no one national quiet-hours time for homes. Persistent noise can be a statutory nuisance under environmental law, and local authorities, Gardaí, tenancy or apartment rules may apply.

Source: Citizens Information: Noise nuisance; Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992

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