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agree with Deputy Donnelly. There was a recent incident in Dundalk where an eight-year-old was stopped on an e-scooter. Gardaí have told me about the particular issues that they have that they are not sufficiently resourced to deal with this issue, which is causing danger … only for those who engage in dangerous behaviour on e-scooters and scramblers but also for those whom they interact with. We need to see not only guidelines and legislation; we need to make sure that An Garda is given the powers that are required. It goes without

they would like. They do not have the numbers. I have been to visit schools which have asked me what is happening around e-scooters. Gardaí need real clarity on that law and it needs to be hurried up. They are ruining parks and communities in the area … dangerous. Older people and people with disabilities are particularly nervous about e-scooters. I want to commend the gardaí on the work they are doing in schools and youth services. When I have a public meeting, they turn up. They really are doing their best. As Deputy Gannon

Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of scramblers and high-powered e-scooters seized in 2025 and 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20881/26

Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of fines issued to e-bike, bicycle or e-scooter users in the Garda Dublin Metropolitan Region, by type during the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make

Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of e-scooters, e-bikes and scramblers confiscated in the Garda Dublin Metropolitan Region, by type of vehicle and by district, during the years 2024, 2025 and to date