Catherine Connolly
Question:82. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport when regulations and or legislation in respect of e-scooters will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49385/21]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 October 2021
82. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport when regulations and or legislation in respect of e-scooters will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49385/21]
View answerMy intention is to legislate for e-scooters, in accordance with the Programme for Government. Department officials have drafted the necessary changes to primary legislation as part of the forthcoming Road Traffic Bill. The Bill has completed pre-legislative scrutiny and is expected to come before the Oireachtas shortly. As with all legislation, it is not possible to provide a definitive timeframe.
When the Bill is enacted, it will give the Minister for Transport powers to make regulations for the use of e-scooters.