PROPOSALS to restrict the use of electric scooters on Irish roads have been approved by Government. “I am pleased to have secured approval from my Cabinet colleagues for this important package of road safety measures,” Minister O’Brien said today. “Road safety is a priority for this Government, and the range of measures approved today demonstrates the breadth of actions required to make our roads safer,” he added. “Improving road safety requires the right legislation, effective policies, strong enforcement, close cooperation between agencies and authorities, and greater public awareness of our shared responsibility as road users,” he explained. “The measures approved today reflect a comprehensive approach to improving road safety,” Minister Canney said.