- E-scooters will be banned for those under 18 starting in August.
- Helmets and hi-vis jackets will be mandatory for all e-scooter users.
- Legislation will treat e-scooters as mechanically propelled vehicles, requiring licensing and registration.
- Sale to minors and non-compliant e-scooters for public roads will be prohibited.
- An outright ban remains a possibility, with rules to be reviewed by the Cabinet.
- Gardaí have seized 1,412 e-scooters and prosecuted 793 cases this year.
- E-scooter accidents cause serious injuries; CHI reports 1-2 child emergency cases daily.
- Pediatric traumatic brain injuries from e-scooters increased by 50% in the past year.
- Gardaí will receive enhanced legal protections similar to the UK system.
- Political parties welcome measures but emphasize enforcement challenges and risks to children.