Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
226. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the date on which she will amend the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 in order to legislate for the use and categorisation of e-bikes and e-scooters in this jurisdiction. [42899/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Road Traffic and Roads Bill completed third stage in Dáil Éireann on 22 June. The progress of the Bill is subject to the discretion of the Oireachtas. However, I understand that a date for report stage is provisionally expected in September, with a view to enactment before end 2022, following its passage through the Seanad.
It is not anticipated that further amendments will be made to provisions in the Bill for e-bikes or powered personal transporters. It is important to note that the Bill does not legislate for the use of e-scooters, but rather allows for regulations to be made to permit the use of specific transporters, such as e-scooters, on public roads. The regulations will set out appropriate technical and safety standards and rules for the use of e-scooters and compliant e-scooters will become legal on their introduction.
