Decathlon Ireland to stop selling e-scooters as Government plans crackdown

The Government has also announced plans to prohibit toy shops from selling e-scooters. File picture: PA

Sporting goods retailer Decathlon Ireland has announced it will remove all e-scooters from sale in its Irish stores and on its Irish website.

The move comes after the Government announced plans to crack down on the illegal use of e-scooters.

The proposed measures include raising the minimum legal age for e-scooter users from 16 to 18, introducing mandatory helmet and high-visibility clothing requirements from August, and legislation later this year to classify e-scooters as "mechanically propelled vehicles", requiring licensing and registration.

The Government has also announced plans to prohibit toy shops from selling e-scooters.

"An outright ban will remain on the table," a Government spokesperson previously said.

E-scooters being removed from sale

Decathlon Ireland said on Tuesday that it is removing all e-scooters from sale in its Irish stores and on its Irish website, including products sold directly by the company and those offered by third-party marketplace sellers.

"The delisting process is already underway with all e-scooters being removed from sale," a spokesperson said.

"Decathlon is also working closely with its third-party marketplace sellers to ensure all e-scooter listings are removed from the Irish platform. The retailer will continue to actively monitor its website to ensure any listings that may inadvertently appear are removed promptly." 

"Decathlon Ireland remains committed to supporting safe and responsible mobility and will continue to review its product offering in line with evolving legislation and customer needs," the spokesperson added.