E-scooter ban: What are the current rules and what could change in Ireland?

The Government is weighing an outright ban as concerns grow over child injuries, enforcement and the effectiveness of current regulations
E-scooter ban in Ireland: Your questions answered on rules, enforcement and next steps

E-scooter ban in Ireland: Your questions answered on rules, enforcement and next steps

Taoiseach Micheál Martin told the Dáil this week he is "leaning towards" a ban on e-scooters on Irish roads.

The comments follow concerns raised by medical professionals about serious injuries sustained by children using the vehicles.

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