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Dail Éireann — 2026-07-09
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Peadar Tóibín (AON), Meath West

I agree that it is important to focus on the outcomes of these tragic and serious accidents and the fact that many of these injuries are brought to the grave and are lifelong injuries that completely negatively impact the development of these children through their lives. It is time we looked at the registration of these vehicles. These are powered vehicles that can travel at speed. They should be registered in the same way motorbikes are registered. Nobody would think a person should be able to get on a motorbike without training, without being able to use the vehicle, without being at the right age and without registration and insurance. We know that prevention is better than cure. If we can prevent young kids getting onto these vehicles and driving them in a manner that is so dangerous, we can make sure that people can live positive, full lives and that the pressure does not come on the health service. If the Minister could use her influence at Cabinet to look for the registration of these vehicles, that would make a significant difference.

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Sitting date: 2026-07-09