Tom Brabazon (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail)
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149. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions his Department is taking to address the misuse of E-scooters, specifically actions taken to address speeding, driving on footpaths and dangerous behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6869/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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The Road Traffic (Electric Scooters) Regulations 2024 (SI 199 of 2024) set out requirements for e-scooter construction, equipment and use while being operated in public places, including speed, location and age restrictions. In addition, the Road Traffic Act 2010 (Part 3) (Fixed Charge Offences) Regulations 2024 (SI 227 of 2024) provide for fixed charge penalties of €50 for certain e-scooter offences.

Road traffic legislation is enforced as part of the day-to-day duties of An Garda Síochána. Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the enforcement of road traffic legislation. As Minister for Transport, I have no role in such matters.