Section 108 case - neighbour noise nuisance

[DareToBeARose]

I am having ongoing noise nuisance issues from my next door neighbour. I have directly engaged with them and have spoken to the Gardai about this with no end in sight for the nuisance.

I am seriously considering bringing a Section 108 case against them for noise abatement.

I had been told that this is done through the District Courts. This would be Blanchardstown District Court for me. But when I called them, they told me that all civil cases go to the Four Courts. When I called them, I was given an email ID and a call centre number. I have sent the email and awaiting a response. When I tried to call the number it just rang out.

What is the procedure these days to do this? Anyone with recent experience, please advise.

 

[S class]

It's a low level procedure. These issues are dealt with in the District Courts. Maybe there is a District Court located in the Four Courts.

Try contacting the environmental department of your local county council. Probably Fingal. They should know what District Court deals with Blanchardstown for section 108 cases

 

[DareToBeARose]

It's a low level procedure. These issues are dealt with in the District Courts. Maybe there is a District Court located in the Four Courts.

Try contacting the environmental department of your local county council. Probably Fingal. They should know what District Court deals with Blanchardstown for section 108 cases

Thanks @S class

How long ago was your action? Looks like things have changed.

I contacted the environment officer of the local Council which is SDCC. They gave me 3 options - speak to the Gardai, seek mediation or bring the Section 108 case. The Council get involved only if the dwellings involved are council-owned.

I have now received a response from the Four Courts. Please see attached.

 

[ClubMan]

I had been told that this is done through the District Courts. This would be Blanchardstown District Court for me.

I contacted the environment officer of the local Council which is SDCC.

This doesn't sound correct?

 

[S class]

My case was about 20 years ago.
It's obviously changed since then.
You should start the process. You might get some success at the mediation stage. The threat of a court appearance if they don't come to an arrangement agreeable to you might get a solution

 

[DareToBeARose]

This doesn't sound correct?

Exactly - which is why I am seeking additional advice here from anyone who has done this recently.