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powers being given to An Garda Síochána under Part 2 of the Bill be used to deal with illegally held vehicles, such as e-scooters and e-bikes. Pending the registration requirements that I hope the Minister for Transport will introduce, that will be another tool … toolbox of An Garda Síochána to take illegally held e-scooters and e-bikes off our streets. Turning to Part 3 of the Bill, one thing we have heard and which the Minister will have heard of in his constituency as well is the prevalence of vape shops

Lynch's parents, two incredible people who are really trying to make society safer after the loss of their daughter, Grace. On the e-scooter issue, from memory, I heard somebody say it was the number one reason that children were now ending … quite an incredible thing to say: the number one reason children end up in ICU in Ireland is because of e-scooter accidents. I have heard a lot of comments in recent days. Do we ban them? Do we very quickly move to put in place a more

have rules now, and she listed them out in relation to the signs. However, they are being ignored. The only place e-scooters are not being used is on the motorways, but they are being used extensively on footpaths and pedestrianised areas. The type of scooters that … treated the same. Some do multiples of that speed, and very few do less unless they are kids’ toys. An ordinary e-scooter should not be treated as a toy. The 16-year-old age category is being completely ignored. I would appeal to parents who still think

issue. The Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Deputy Canney, will be back to the House in terms of regulations for e-scooters or a ban on e-scooters, which I must say I am leaning towards myself

Over the past two weeks we have had a number of serious accidents with e-scooters and e-bikes, with people being seriously injured, including six children who are currently in intensive care in Temple Street. One of them is from County Laois. It is one accident after … another. Ten people have been killed on e-scooters, two this year so far. It is time to act. Fifty years ago, to drive a Honda 50 with a top speed of 35 m/h, you had to pass a test, wear a helmet and have tax and insurance

draconian ban is perhaps not conducive to mobility in this city. However, we need to look urgently at licensing the use of e-scooters because the facts are what the facts are. There are children with head injuries in Temple Street Hospital, and the number has been growing … significant rate since the regulation of e-scooters in Ireland

number of scrambler and e-scooter-related accidents is on the rise again. A young garda was injured last week when stopping an e-scooter in Finglas, just a short distance from where poor Grace Lynch lost her life in January after being struck by a scrambler … said on Radio One this week that its members are tasked to intervene and stop the illegal use of scramblers and e-scooters but they just do not have the training, resources or protection to do that. That is the Garda Representative Association saying they do not have

gardaí on the ground locally in Dublin North Central that they are very active in seizing scramblers and I urge them to seize e-scooters as well. The fundamental issue is that challenging a person under 18 has become a bit of a no-go area for many … intimidation within communities. People are afraid to walk even on the footpaths because of the speed and impunity with which people travel on e-scooters. We need to change that

Malcolm Byrne - To discuss the need for the development of Bunclody Community College, County Wexford. Deputy Marie Sherlock - To discuss the enforcement of e-scooter legislation. Deputy Thomas Gould - To discuss the usage of scramblers, e-bikes and e-scooters in Cork city. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú

Byrne - To discuss the need for the development of Bunclody Community College, Bunclody, County Wexford. Deputy Marie Sherlock - To discuss the enforcement of e-scooter legislation. Deputy Thomas Gould - To discuss the usage of scramblers, e-bikes and e-scooters in Cork city. Deputy David Cullinane - To discuss

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

thing that we want to continue to support, but driver and cyclist education is also important. I take the Deputy's point on e-scooters that there are laws and regulations there. I remain to be convinced that there is not more to be done on e-scooters

accountability for the adults who are providing these scramblers to the mostly young men who are using them. We need stricter regulation of e-scooters also, not just keeping up with what is there. Helmets and hi-vis gear must be mandated and proper enforcement needs … used by An Garda Síochána against those who are using e-scooters at over 20 km/h. The serious injuries, including the massive increase percentage-wise of horrific brain injuries to mostly young men, demand that stricter action be taken by using the powers that are already there

arrested over two days, the superintendent said, "We are acutely aware of the problem ourselves and can correlate the use of scramblers and e-scooters to criminal activities with [several] detections in the sale and supply of drugs in recent months." My time is short. While the Minister … spaces for good, and that it also seizes this opportunity to address the safety issues concerning horses in urban areas and that e-scooters being driven illegally and not complying with road regulations are seized as well

fatalities recorded by the RSA - that is up 8% - comprising 76 drivers, 41 pedestrians, 30 motorcyclists, 21 passengers, 14 cyclists and three e-scooter users. There have been too many tragic deaths in the first five weeks of this year as well. My thoughts … numbers have fallen and it will get worse. There is dangerous behaviour in cars – speeding, phone use, breaking lights, selfish behaviour, dangerous scramblers, e-scooters and illegal driving, unchecked far too often – and while safety measures have been announced, they have not been implemented yet or delivered quickly

communities by certain individuals. The Government will spare no effort in that. In addition, the Government will bring in regulations in respect of e-scooters, e-bicycles and so on to ensure there is greater protection. These will be preliminary measures in respect of e-scooters, potentially looking

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire - To discuss the Cork Events Centre project and the new tender process. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan - To discuss the misuse of e-scooter vehicles in urban areas. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere - To discuss the new Kilkenny Institute of Further and Higher Education training campus. Deputy Ruairí … Murchú - To discuss the response to anti-social behaviour caused by those illegally driving scramblers and e-scooters. The matters raised by Deputies John Paul O'Shea, Robert O'Donoghue, Louis O'Hara, Peter 'Chap' Cleere and Barry Heneghan have been selected for discussion

welcome the Taoiseach's commitment to taking urgent action to remove scramblers from our roads and to address illegal usage of e-scooters and quads, but we need action. I am grateful to my colleagues, Deputies Sherlock and Ahern, who point out practical things that could be done … scramblers. In the Netherlands, authorities are seizing imported vehicles that do not meet regulations. I have spoken about, and we all know about, e-scooters that are modified so that they break speed limits that have been set in law. This is about enforcement. I say again

have raised the issue of e-scooters here before. I ask the Minister the number of e-scooters tests that have been done in the Dublin metropolitan region since the Garda got the ability to do it in July 2025, and if he will make a statement

direction on the road. I offer my sympathy to Grace Lynch's mother, Siobhán, who spoke powerfully last night calling for scramblers and e-scooters to be banned. They are a scourge on our communities. Has there been any examination into the fear among gardaí chasing e-scooters

this. I say to him and take this opportunity to say to parents as well that if they are thinking about buying an e-scooter, not to buy one for a child under 16 years of age, please. Many other technical requirements are needed. It is important, especially … such a devastating incident and collision and to see five lives just disappear is profoundly sad for all the families and communities. An e-scooter is a vehicle and a machine. It is important we make sure people are safe on them

Notwithstanding the fact that the culprits on Eden Quay were using e-scooters and were wearing black clothing, I can assure Deputy McCormack that the strong likelihood is that they will be apprehended. The Garda has great success in apprehending people involved in those types of violent criminal … Saturday evening. I will give consideration to what the Deputy said. However, I know from An Garda Síochána that it does seize e-scooters from people under 16 years of age and that needs to be done continuously and repeatedly. I will engage with my colleague in transport

their contributions. Deputy Brabazon has consistently raised in the House the issue of how the regulations are currently operating in respect of e-scooters and scrambler bikes. He referenced how some of these new vehicles are being utilised as part of criminal enterprises, particularly the utilisation of young … distribution of drugs. This is a very serious issue which demands a review of the entire regulatory framework governing scramblers and e-scooters. There are positives too, particularly for the elderly population in terms of people getting access and go up hills and so on. However, it merits

Under the last Government, and it was generally welcomed at the time, the Minister for Transport introduced very relaxed laws around e-bikes, e-scooters and electric bikes. Now there are electric bikes and scooters that travel at the speed of mopeds and motor bikes that are completely … require any pedalling activity to get them moving. At the same time there are regular electric bikes and regular e-scooters that are probably fit for cycle tracks and active travel schemes we have developed. Does the Minister agree that it is time that we look at reining

Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport the specific legislative or regulatory mechanisms that will be used to raise the legal age limit for e-scooter use from 16 to 18 years; the date in August 2026 when this regulation is expected to come into effect

threshold of evidence that would lead his Department to consider the introduction of an outright prohibition on the use, sale or possession of e-scooters in the State; whether such criteria have been identified or are under consideration by his Department; the assessment that has been undertaken

Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the introduction of legislation classifying e-scooters as "mechanically propelled vehicles"; the specific mechanisms by which the proposed mandatory registration and licensing system will operate; whether this system will be managed by the Revenue Commissioners

Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of e-scooters seized by Gardaí in Cork in 2025 and to date in 2026. [54352/26

Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if the Department has assessed the adequacy of current type-approval and battery safety standards for e-scooters sold in the State, including lithium-ion battery safety, charger compatibility and fire risk; if any engagement has taken place with the National Standards

Minister for Transport the additional measures his Department is considering to reduce serious injuries among children and teenagers arising from the use of e-scooters; whether any review is underway of the regulation of their importation, sale and use, with particular regard to products intended for or readily

Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the steps his Department is currently taking with respect to the regulation of e-scooters, particularly in light of recent deaths and serious injuries caused by their dangerous use; and if he will make a statement on the matter

Minister for Finance the amount paid by insurance companies to injured parties in respect of damage and injuries relating to e-bike, e-scooter and scrambler collisions in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026. [53200/26

Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of e-scooters, e-bikes and scramblers seized by an Garda Síochána in the Kildare, Wicklow and Meath/ Louth divisions in 2025 and to date in 2026; if he will provide a breakdown

Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of enforcement actions taken in relation to e-scooters in each of the years 2024 and 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53246/26

Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of e-scooters seized or detained in 2024, 2025 and in 2026 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53679/26

Minister for Health the number of children admitted to hospital, including to intensive care or on life support, with injuries sustained from e-scooter use in each of the years 2024 and 2025 and to date in 2026; if this data is collected on a national basis across

asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have presented to accident and emergency departments with injuries arising from incidents involving e-scooters, whether as riders or pedestrians; and whether these incidents occurred on public roads, footpaths, or other locations, where such data is available. [52614/26

Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of scramblers, quad bikes, and e-scooters that have been seized or detained in County Louth for the years 2024 to 2026 respectively [50930/26

Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has undertaken or commissioned any safety assessment of motorised bicycles and e-scooters currently available for purchase in Ireland; whether there are concerns regarding the sale of vehicles that exceed the EU-permitted 25 km/h assisted

Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of e-scooters that have been confiscated for non-compliance of the Road Traffic (Electric Scooters) Regulations, for the years 2024, 2025 and 2026 to date; by county/Garda division; and if he will make

Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has reviewed increasing the fines on users who misuse e-scooters and illegal scramblers on our roads as a further deterrent to doing so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20217/26

Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will report on Garda Operation Meacan; and the number of e-scooters and e-bikes that have been seized under this operation to date. [31801/26

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

Transport whether his Department is considering the introduction of mandatory helmet or high-visibility clothing requirements for users of e-bikes or e-scooters; if an assessment has been carried out on the potential safety, enforcement or behavioural impacts of such measures; and if he will make

Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of e-bikes, e-scooters and scrambler bikes seized by an Garda Síochána, by division in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and the number of same returned to owners over the same

Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport whether new legislation to regulate e-scooters will restrict their use on public footpaths, greenways, and in public parks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9677/26

respect of his plans to introduce the mandatory wearing of helmets and high visibility items in respect of standard e-bike and e-scooter users; if he has drafted new regulations and or legislation in respect of same; if he will provide his timeline for introduction