Louise O'Reilly
Question:222. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will be legislating for the use of electronic scooters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25464/20]
View answerTuesday, 22 September 2020
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I intend to legislate for e-scooters in accordance with the Programme for Government. This will involve identifying and developing appropriate amendments to primary legislation across a range of complex areas. The work must be carried out in such a way that it does not undermine the overall framework of Road Traffic Law or Road Safety in general. The Government's current legislative priorities are the necessary measures to manage the Covid 19 crisis and to address its social and economic consequences.
My officials are currently looking at how progress towards the commitment can be made in light of the foregoing, noting that experience overseas has shown that a change of regime may have consequences for road safety, the management of roads and footpaths, the movement of traffic, public transport and goods, public health and the environment.