Targeted patrols in Dublin’s north inner city followed community complaints and resulted in arrests, drug seizures and e-scooter confiscations

Discussions to take place as a number of retailers recently moved to delist non-compliant models from storefronts

It is understood that further advice will be sought from the Attorney General before a decision is made on a ban

The Government is weighing an outright ban as concerns grow over child injuries, enforcement and the effectiveness of current regulations

Justin Kelly said that there are people who use them very safely and responsibly, “there is just so much bad behaviour”.

The commissioner told a packed hearing of the Oireachtas Justice Committee that specialist 'pursuit training' for gardaí would not start until the beginning of next year

Government is examining tighter regulations after concerns over public safety, criminal activity and serious injuries involving e-scooters

Grace Lynch was killed by a scrambler bike in January, while out walking near her home in Dublin.

The Oireachtas Transport Committee heard that helmet use should be made compulsory but that children should not be on e-scooters