Michael Moynihan: Ireland can’t decide whether to love or fear the e-scooter

As injuries rise and crime links grow, competing research and expert warnings are forcing Ireland to rethink its relationship with e-scooters
Michael Moynihan: Ireland can’t decide whether to love or fear the e-scooter

The e-scooter appears to be both the subject of crime and an aid to criminals.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 - 01:00
Michael Moynihan

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