Leaf blowers, gym music and church bells were among the sources of noise complaints in Dublin last year, with 30% of those surveyed complaining about noise from construction work. As urban areas across Ireland continue to expand, should we consider ways to tackle noise pollution now? Are things like curfews in built up areas an option?  

Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss was Esther McCarty, Columnist with the Irish Examiner and Mary Mc Carty, Irish Independent Columnist..