Re: Who to complain to about private helicopter?
In the "Helicoptor Site Operators Guidelines" on the IAA website is the following (section 3.8):
"A helicopter, especially when operating in or over a populated congested area, can be noisy and an irritant to persons on the ground. This often gives rise to noise disturbance/nuisance complaints from members of the public and this should be taken into account when planning operations.
Noise certificates for helicopters have been applicable since 1992 and helicopters on the Irish Civil Register conform with ICAO noise emission SARPS. However, it should be clearly understood that the IAA has no direct responsibility for the control of helicopter noise disturbance or nuisance.
Complainants have access to the EPA Act 1992, Noise Regulations 1994 (as amended) through the Dept. of the Environment.
All interested parties are urged to co-operate at a local level so as to minimise noise disturbance/nuisance complaints through consultation and communication.
Where a complaint is initially directed to the IAA, and provided the IAA are satisfied that safety is not impaired, the complainant will be advised to take the matter up directly with the helicopter operator and/or the heliport site owner/occupier concerned or with the relevant Local Authority."
So it looks like the local authority, if it is possible to find out the owner!