Thomas P. Broughan
Ceist:48. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce regulations for motorised scooters and cycles in a forthcoming road traffic Bill. [47711/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 21 November 2019
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Freagraí scríofa
My Department recently carried out a two month public consultation on e-scooters and other forms of powered personal transporters. This consultation concluded on 1st November and in excess of 500 submissions were received. My officials are currently going through the submissions with a view to compiling a report and recommendations for next steps. Any issues pertaining to legislation or regulation will be analysed as part of this process. It is important that we investigate thoroughly any issues, positive or negative, which may arise with these powered personal transporters. I anticipate receiving the report from my officials in December and will not be making any decisions about altering the legal status of these vehicles prior to that.
The use of these vehicles on a public road or in public places will remain strictly prohibited during this process.