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Police Empowered to Seize E-Scooters as Child Injuries Spike

7/20/2026

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Justice Minister Naomi Long secured an amendment letting police seize e-scooters on first offence to curb illegal use.
Dr Gail Davison reports over 120 Belfast children aged 10-12 treated for e-scooter injuries in two years, with under 10% wearing helmets.
In the Republic of Ireland, injuries rose 50% in the past year, prompting a possible full ban, an age-18 minimum, licences and helmets.

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Justice Minister Naomi Long secured an amendment letting police seize e-scooters on first offence to curb illegal use.
Dr Gail Davison reports over 120 Belfast children aged 10-12 treated for e-scooter injuries in two years, with under 10% wearing helmets.
In the Republic of Ireland, injuries rose 50% in the past year, prompting a possible full ban, an age-18 minimum, licences and helmets.