already been in court in Dublin over this. The situation needs to be fixed.
I am not in favour of a ban. E-scooters are a cheap and eco-friendly way for people to get around, particularly for people getting to work. It is not a case
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despite the fact that we have new laws coming in, it has emerged that 1,100 children have attended hospital on foot of e-scooter injuries in the past five years. There have been 59 serious injuries, some involving organ displacement, have been reported. This House needs
difference of opinion on that again. It is also about improving regulation of dangerous vehicle use, including scramblers and high-powered e-scooters.
The Bill to date contains a range of practical reforms that will modernise transport administration and strengthen aspects of road safety policy, but we should
faster and that we would see a template of best practice operated everywhere it possibly can.
We know the issues. I refer to e-scooters. An eight-year-old in Dundalk was stopped on one. There was also the tragic case of Grace Lynch and injuries to many
case?
Another issue I have banged on about for years in this Chamber is that gardaí do not have the ability to pursue e-scooters, scramblers and people driving down the wrong side of the road. When I first raised this it was like playing handball against
would not normally do.
We also need more work on graduated penalties for repeat non-compliant offenders and issues like managing unregulated e-scooters and e-bikes. Again, that is about catching them rather than some welcome legislation that we have coming later this year in that regard
eight months before they come into the system. We need a faster response. I look forward to the additional legislation on e-scooters.
If we do not have the resources to employ more gardaí or the system cannot catch up fast enough in terms of recruitment numbers
calls at 3 a.m., deal with antisocial behaviour in our towns, deal with very dangerous situations every day of the week, see dangerous e-scooters and scramblers on footpaths and forest trails, and stand between communities and real harm. I have met many gardaí and sat with them
gardaí in the line of duty put themselves at risk in roads policing, and there have been fatalities as well. With scramblers and e-scooters, is there a way of helping with technology or registration systems?
The Deputy has made very good, constructive suggestions, and I thank
Garda station at Northern Cross.
Deputy Brian Stanley - to discuss regulations to provide that only those over 16 years of age can use e-scooters and e-bikes.
Deputy Martin Daly - to discuss childcare provision in Boyle, County Roscommon.
Deputy Emer Currie - to discuss a school building project
report from Children's Health Ireland on one of the issues that concerns me, namely injuries to children arising as a result of e-scooter accidents. I refer, in particular, to head injuries, brain damage and so on. We have to assess that report when
that will ultimately be part of a wider refurbishment and rejuvenation of O'Connell Street.
I take Deputy Shane Moynihan's point about e-scooters. The Deputy stated that he has an open mind regarding between regulation and an outright ban. There is a real issue in respect
training in respect of pursuit of people on these vehicles. The policy of non-pursuit is hugely problematic. These gangs on bikes and e-scooters know full well they will not be pursued. They have to be pursued. The training has to be provided for the gardaí
Every single one of them, e-scooters as well as bikes, should be registered, taxed and insured
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
discuss ongoing issues with scramblers in the north west and the enforcement of Grace's law and to discuss the enforcement of e-scooter legislation.
The matters raised by Deputies James Geoghegan, Rory Hearne, Marie Sherlock, James O'Connor, Jennifer Whitmore, Barry Ward and Louise O'Reilly have
thank the Deputy. I share her significant concerns around e-scooters. We have seen the shocking evidence coming from Temple Street and the traumatic brain injuries that have resulted from their use. I have been informed by the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, that a review of regulations
again raise the issue of scramblers, e-bikes and e-scooters. We have to get a grip on the import and supply of these vehicles. We also need to have a far greater accountability from the suppliers of these vehicles, which are wreaking havoc in communities across
live in the location in question work in the industrial estate. Obviously, residents were going to raise issues for safety reasons about e-scooters, e-bikes and all these things that can use a footbridge in order to get onto their estate. There was also the question
variety of areas.
The RSA has initiated a number of significant national public awareness campaigns on speed, drug driving, road safety for e-scooter users and motorcyclists, and road behaviour. I share the Deputy's concerns, but if I can make a generic point, we must look
second proposal was withdrawn at or before the meeting that would have made helmets and high-vis jackets mandatory for people using e-scooters, e-bikes and ordinary pushbikes. An Garda Síochána would be empowered to fine those without a helmet making this a criminal matter
victim-blaming that does nothing to address the actual dangers to cyclists and other vulnerable road users. Any proposal to extend mandates from e-scooters and high-powered e-bikes to ordinary bikes would represent a major policy regression contradicting both international best practice and the Government
London Metropolitan Police, to ensure they are not unfairly penalised for doing their jobs.
We need a system of electronic tagging for e-scooters, e-bikes and scramblers so they can be traced from retailers to consumers. Ultimately, there must be a fear of consequences. The law must
about scramblers. Many speakers spoke about that today. The progress in improved regulations and enforcement is important, as it is in relation to e-scooters. However, I want to focus on pedestrian safety today, in particular because it is also an important aspect of road safety. Last year
solution. They work tirelessly for us to make the roads safer. We need safer streets.
We speak about open drug dealing on e-scooters. It needs to be targeted. Giving gardaí the authority to act decisively will also recognise that these men and women are not just public
In parliamentary questions
Barry Ward
Written
Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the review he is carrying out into the existing laws regarding the use of e-scooters and scrambler bikes with a view to further preventing their use in an antisocial way; and if he will make a statement
Barry Ward
Written
Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether existing laws in relation to the antisocial use of e-scooters and scrambler bikes are sufficient to act as a deterrent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7752/26
Maeve O'Connell
Written
Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will make it mandatory for cyclists and e-scooter users to wear helmets and high visibility clothing in an effort to improve road safety and reduce accidents. [8448/26
Maeve O'Connell
Written
Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport if his Department collects data on the amount of accidents and injuries caused by e-scooters and e-bikes. [8455/26
Barry Ward
Written
Affairs and Migration the position regarding the ongoing engagement he is having with An Garda Síochána in relation to the antisocial use of e-scooters and scrambler bikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7751/26
Naoise Ó Muirí
Oral
Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of e-scooters tests that have been completed in the Dublin metropolitan region since July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6194/26
Emer Currie
Written
Affairs and Migration for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to ensure Gardaí have sufficient powers to tackle the misuse of e-scooters and scramblers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6079/26
William Aird
Written
Aird asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of fixed-penalty notices issued and the number of non-compliant e-scooters seized in the year 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6218/26
Emer Currie
Written
Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if e-scooter and e-bike users are subject to breathalyser tests to detect alcohol and drug impairment in vehicle users at roadside checkpoints or after incidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3357/26
Ryan O'Meara
Written
Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport when the review of current e-scooter regulations to make helmets and high-visibility clothing mandatory will commence; when this review will conclude; when the necessary changes will be implemented; and if he will make a statement
Emer Currie
Written
Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if e-scooter and e-bike users are subject to breathalyser tests to detect alcohol and drug impairment in vehicle users at roadside checkpoints or after incidents; and if he will make a statement
Pa Daly
Written
Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport his plans to review the regulations for e-scooter use in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2734/26
Shane Moynihan
Written
asked the Minister for Transport whether there are plans in place to introduce registration, insurance and other regulatory requirements for the use of e-scooters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2725/26
Maurice Quinlivan
Written
asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that existing legislation is sufficient in dealing with the misuse of scrambler bikes and e-scooters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3119/26
Eoin Ó Broin
Written
Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the widespread use of e-scooters by people under the age of 16 years; his plans to address this growing issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3312/26
Pa Daly
Written
Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of concerns around the use of e-scooters; if he has plans to update regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72368/25
Emer Currie
Written
Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is considering proposals regarding e-scooters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67214/25
Emer Currie
Written
Currie asked the Minister for Transport the existing rules and regulations surrounding the wearing of helmets and high-visibility clothing when operating an e-scooter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63570/25
Shane Moynihan
Written
Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of e-scooters which were seized by An Garda Síochána across the country in 2024. [63333/25
Shane Moynihan
Written
Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of e-scooters which were seized by An Garda Síochána in Dublin in 2024. [63334/25
Shane Moynihan
Written
Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of e-scooters which were seized by An Garda Síochána across the country to date in 2025. [63335/25
Shane Moynihan
Written
Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of e-scooters which were seized by An Garda Síochána in Dublin to date in 2025. [63336/25
Shane Moynihan
Written
Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of e-scooters which were seized from persons under 16 years of age in 2024. [63337/25
Shane Moynihan
Written
Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of e-scooters which were seized from persons under 16 years of age to date in 2025. [63338/25
Shane Moynihan
Written
Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of e-scooters that were seized by An Garda Síochána in 2024 linked to criminal activity. [63339/25
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