Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 September 2021
129. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the status of legislation in relation to e-scooters; if work is being undertaken to legalise e-scooters for use on roads here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44509/21]
View answerMy intention is to legislate for e-scooters, in accordance with the Programme for Government. Department officials have drafted the necessary changes to primary legislation as part of the forthcoming Road Traffic Bill. The Bill has completed pre-legislative scrutiny and is expected to come before the Oireachtas shortly. As with all legislation, it is not possible to provide a definitive timeframe.
When the Bill is enacted, it will give the Minister for Transport powers to make regulations for the use of e-scooters and other powered personal transporters.
