The Taoiseach has said he is “leaning towards” a complete ban on e-scooters, as concerns continue to grow over their misuse alongside scrambler bikes.
The comments came during a Dáil debate, where Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald called for stronger action, including better regulation, registration and more resources for Gardaí to deal with anti-social behaviour involving the vehicles.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Transport Minister Seán Canney is looking at all options, including tighter rules or an outright ban.
Aontú leader and Meath-West TD Peadar Tóibín has called for greater parental responsibility, saying fines should be considered where children are misusing e-scooters.
Deputy Toibin joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this, and we also discussed his concerns over Ireland’s water infrastructure as Meath enters a six-week hosepipe ban