336. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the sale of e-scooters will be regulated; the penalties to wholesalers or other businesses for selling e-scooters that can travel above 20 km/h; the penalties for individuals who modify e-scooters to increase their speed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56956/26]

532. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport to outline the new statutory obligations that will be placed on retailers at the point of sale for e-scooters; the way in which the Government intends to enforce the ban on the sale of e-scooters to minors and the sale of non-compliant models; the penalties that will apply to retailers found in breach of these obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57731/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 336 and 532 together.

As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports I wish to emphasise my concern about the misuse of e-scooters in public areas.

Government and stakeholders across the sector are working hard to reverse the current increase in fatalities and injuries and restore Ireland’s long-term progress in the area of road safety. My Department is currently in consultation with stakeholders in the context of preparing regulations, the details of which will be released shortly. It is important that these regulations are thorough, have the desired effect, that the correct vehicles, areas and territories are targeted and that effective enforcement is available.

Regulations governing the sale of commercial goods are not within the remit of my Department and are a matter for the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.