E-scooters will be banned for under 18s from the end of next month – under regulations being approved by the Cabinet this morning. Helmets and high-vis clothing will also become mandatory from the end of August. ADVERTISEMENTThere was a 50% increase on admissions to Temple Street Hospital with traumatic brain injuries following e-scooter crashes since June 2025, with 18 children admitted between June 2025 and May 2026. ADVERTISEMENTFixed charge notices for e-scooter offences will also double to 100 euro, as will the fees to release a detained e-scooter. The Cabinet will also consider a bill this morning for modernising the road traffic system, which includes getting rid of paper motor tax discs.