Dáil
Road Safety
Deputy Stanley urged urgent enforcement and new laws on e-scooters and e-bikes, citing severe child injuries, while the Government said 2024 rules already exist and is considering helmets, registration and other safety measures.
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Dáil
Strategic Infrastructure
Swords’ rapid housing growth is being outpaced by transport, wastewater and community infrastructure, with calls for stronger co-ordination, while Government says major projects and funding are already under way to support sustainable development.
Dáil
E-scooter injuries in children
Deputies raised the alarming rise in child injuries and traumatic brain injuries linked to e-scooters, and the Tánaiste agreed urgent action was needed. The discussion moved from possible bans to calls for workable regulation and parental responsibility.
Seanad
Summer goodwill and housing criticism
Senator Costello praised colleagues and staff, then dismissed Sinn Féin criticism of Government housing policy and joked about giving Senator Andrews a book on positive thinking.
Seanad
Road Projects
Senator Costello criticised DMURS-led road narrowing and parking removals in Tallaght as causing congestion and accessibility problems, while the Government said DMURS is a living document and promised a broader review and consultation, including disability input.
Seanad
Safe routes to school
Senator Nelson Murray described unsafe school routes at several Meath schools and the need for safer travel for children.