Road Safety

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Questions (272)

John Clendennen

Question:

272. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement his Department, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and other relevant bodies have had with retailers and online marketplaces regarding the sale and advertising of e-scooters that do not comply with Irish road-use requirements, including high-powered or modified models and e-scooters marketed to children under 16 years-of-age; whether further consumer information, labelling or market surveillance measures are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53680/26]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

My Department and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) have responsibilities in the area of consumer protection. My Department does not have responsibility for setting the technical requirements governing the use of e-scooters on public roads.

Traders are required to comply with consumer protection legislation and must not engage in misleading, deceptive or otherwise prohibited commercial practices. The CCPC has a range of enforcement powers in this regard.

While neither my Department nor the CCPC has a role in determining the road-use rules applicable to particular categories of vehicles, businesses are responsible for ensuring that information provided to consumers is accurate and not misleading.