Road Traffic Offences
Dail Éireann — 2026-01-27
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Naoise Ó Muirí (FG), Dublin Bay North

I join the Minister in offering my condolences to Grace Lynch's family on a tragic situation in Finglas. I thank the Minister for the information. There has been quite a bit of interest in what the Garda was doing. Issuing 958 fixed-penalty notices and seizing 817 e-scooters represent good progress. I support the roll-out of the technology further afield. Recent RSA research shows e-scooters are now perceived as the most dangerous mode of transport in Ireland, more dangerous than motorbikes, in fact. CHI statistics from Temple Street show that, since May of last year, 25 children were admitted with an e-scooter-related traumatic brain injury. The issues that e-scooters bring are very serious and very real for young people. The Garda Síochána's own statistics show there was a big uptick in serious accidents involving e-scooters in late 2025. I appreciate ongoing support in that area.

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Sitting date: 2026-01-27