A minister says he wants to strengthen legal protections for Gardaí when they pursue e-scooters and e-bikes. Jim O’Callaghan made the comments in the context of policing where officers may need to stop or follow vehicles powered by electricity and used on public roads or footpaths. The minister says existing legal powers and protections for Gardaí in these situations may not be sufficient, and he is looking at ways to improve the framework for enforcement and officer safety. He specifically references the challenges officers face when attempting to act against or pursue e-scooters and e-bikes, which can be difficult to control and may be ridden illegally or irresponsibly. The reporting from Belfast Telegraph and BreakingNews.ie is aligned on the core message: the minister is calling for additional legal safeguards for Gardaí connected to pursuits involving these types of vehicles. Both accounts indicate the remarks are directed at potential legislative or regulatory change, though neither source provides detailed proposals or timelines.