Noise limit and permits on way for Dublin Buskers
Dublin city councillors have voted in favour of new laws which will regulate busking.
A permit system will be introduced in the city centre, costing €30 a year for buskers.
Attempts to ban amplifiers were defeated, and instead performers using the devices will have to pay an additional €60 a year.
A noise limit of 80 decibels will be introduced - and buskers will have to finish up by 11pm.
Fines of up to €1,500 can be imposed for breach of the regulations.
The Sinn Féin group on Dublin City Council voted in favour of the new street performer’s bylaws tonight. The party's eader on the Council Cllr Séamas McGrattan said:
“Sinn Féin has been part of the process of introducing bylaws for buskers since the idea was first floated in 2011. We voted in favour of these new street performers bylaws tonight for a number of reasons, all of which all ensure that traditional busking will remain part of the fabric of our city. The new regulations will also protect residents and businesses as, for the first time ever, it gives them a chance to report unacceptable noise levels.”
Cllr McGrattan continued:
“I feel these new bylaws are necessary as the issue of excessive noise and nuisance to residents and business by a small minority of buskers was getting out of hand. The updated regulations also protect the genuine performers and ensures busking will remain at the heart of our City for many years to come.”
