{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a59fee77a878a338057087e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"“Life-Changing Injuries”: Calls Grow for Action on E-Scooters - 17/07/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1784276606710-22b477e9-c824-4899-8d6b-c146f59572d8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Some children injured in e-scooter accidents may require 24-hour care for the rest of their lives, according to a retired consultant in emergency medicine, as pressure grows on the Government to consider a full ban on the devices.</p><p><br></p><p>The warning comes as new figures show a rise in children being admitted to hospital following e-scooter incidents.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>While under-16s are already banned from using them, the Government says it is now seriously considering an outright ban, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin saying he is leaning towards that option.</p><p><br></p><p>Retired consultant in emergency medicine, Dr Chris Luke, says families need to understand the potentially devastating consequences of serious e-scooter crashes, with some injuries leaving children with life-changing impacts.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr Luke joined us on The Agenda this morning to discuss the risks and whether stricter action is needed.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}