205. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport if he will urgently address the growing public safety concerns surrounding the widespread and largely unregulated use of electric scooters; if he is aware of the increasing number of serious accidents, including a recent hit and run incident involving an elderly woman in Dublin, and many similar cases across the country, resulting in serious injuries and, in some cases, fatalities; the regulations currently in place or planned to ensure the safe operation of these vehicles; if measures such as mandatory insurance, age limits, safety training or restricted zones will be introduced; if he accepts that, rather than providing benefit, the current unregulated use of e scooters has caused significant harm and distress to individuals and communities and that urgent action is required to restore safety on roads and footpaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35067/25]

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205. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport if he will urgently address the growing public safety concerns surrounding the widespread and largely unregulated use of electric scooters; if he is aware of the increasing number of serious accidents, including a recent hit and run incident involving an elderly woman in Dublin, and many similar cases across the country, resulting in serious injuries and, in some cases, fatalities; the regulations currently in place or planned to ensure the safe operation of these vehicles; if measures such as mandatory insurance, age limits, safety training or restricted zones will be introduced; if he accepts that, rather than providing benefit, the current unregulated use of e scooters has caused significant harm and distress to individuals and communities and that urgent action is required to restore safety on roads and footpaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35067/25]

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