The number of e-scooters seized or detained by Gardaí increased by 442 per cent in the first three months of this year compared with the same period in 2025, according to new figures released by Fianna Fáil TD Shane Moynihan.
The figures show incidents involving e-scooters being seized or detained rose from 139 in the first quarter of 2025 to 754 in the first quarter of 2026.
Incidents involving e-bikes increased from 46 to 140, while scrambler incidents rose from 33 to 94. Quad bike incidents also increased from seven to 17 during the same period.
Deputy Moynihan said the figures highlighted the scale of Garda activity targeting the dangerous and antisocial use of the vehicles.
“The increase in the number of vehicles being seized or detained shows the scale of Garda activity targeting the dangerous and antisocial use of these vehicles,” he said.
“Residents regularly raise concerns about scramblers, e-scooters and high-powered e-bikes being driven dangerously through parks, housing estates and public spaces.
“When used irresponsibly, they are putting pedestrians, cyclists and other road users at risk, while also causing serious nuisance for local communities.”
Deputy Moynihan said continued enforcement should be backed by further safety measures.
“I want to acknowledge the work being done by Gardaí on the ground and the commitment of Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan to ensuring they have the backing needed to keep communities safe,” he said.
“We need to accompany this focus in enforcement with safety-focused regulations, such as insurance and registration requirements which I have been advocating for some months now.
“Our communities deserve to feel safe and secure. That’s why it’s so important that Gardaí have the resources, powers and support they need to continue targeting dangerous and antisocial behaviour.
“People should be able to enjoy their local parks, walk through their estates and use public spaces without having to worry about dangerous driving or intimidation. Continued enforcement is an important part of making that happen.”
Deputy Moynihan said continued enforcement, alongside public awareness and the responsible use of e-scooters and e-bikes, would help improve safety and reduce antisocial behaviour.