Sir, – I would like to endorse the excellent suggestion made by Colm O’Brien in his letter of February 28th. A rating for background noise should be standard in reviews of public venues, not just for people with hearing loss, but also for people who would simply like to have a conversation without having to shout at each other. This might encourage venues to give more consideration to the issue, and possibly even provide quieter sections for patrons who would appreciate a lower level of sound. – Yours, etc,
DIARMUID KENNAN,
Bray,
Co Wicklow.