Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I strongly discourage parents, young people or anybody else from purchasing scramblers or quad bikes for use in public places and parks in particular.

There have been ongoing discussions with a number of stakeholders through a committee which I convened earlier this year. We are currently looking at a proposed legislative change which would refine the definition of public place. Discussions are ongoing between the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, my Department, and local authorities in this regard. I cannot say the matter will be resolved before the end of this year but this is an issue of importance and we are looking at how to address it.

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