Maria Byrne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I rise today to welcome the news from the Road Safety Authority, RSA, regarding legislation on e-scooters. It was announced today that the minimum age requirement for e-scooter users will be 16 years of age. I welcome the announcement that they will have to have lights, wear helmets and the fact that they will not be able to use footpaths. It is most welcome news. The sooner this legislation is enacted and signed in, the better. I live in the centre of Limerick and have noticed the number of people of all ages go up and down the road on e-scooters. I saw a man recently travelling with his two small children on an e-scooter, which is very dangerous.It is frightening to see it. The sooner this legislation is enacted, the better, especially for older people. I have spoken to older people who have nearly been knocked down by the scooters coming up behind them. While some people on them are respectful, many others think they have the right to just push people out of the way. I welcome that news.