Tánaiste Simon Harris says parents in Ireland should not view e-scooters as toys and should stop buying them for children. Speaking as concern grows over how e-scooters are used, Harris calls for “behavioural change” among adults who may be enabling unsafe or illegal use.
The comments come as the Irish Government signals it will introduce new laws aimed at tackling illegal e-scooter use. Sources report the move is intended to strengthen enforcement and improve compliance, following ongoing public and political debate about safety and regulation.
While the outlets focus on Harris’s warning to parents, they also link it to a broader policy direction: tightening rules and responding to incidents and misuse involving e-scooters. The reports do not detail specific changes in the new legislation, but collectively indicate that regulators are preparing measures to limit prohibited activity and ensure e-scooters are used in line with the law.
Overall, the coverage centers on a dual message—parents should reconsider giving e-scooters to children, and the state is moving toward tighter regulation to address illegal usage.
