Ireland bans under-18s from e-scooters on public roads after brain injury spike

Ireland has restricted e-scooter use on public roads to those aged 18 and over, following data from Children's Health Ireland showing e-scooters are now the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries among children admitted to neurosurgery at CHI Temple Street. The measure is a regulatory response to a documented public-health trend, though enforcement and impact remain to be seen.