Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind (Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind)

Lobbying Organisation Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

Date published 04 May, 2022

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Transport

Period 1 Jan. 2022 to 30 Apr. 2022

Specific Details E-scooter regulation in theRoad Traffic and Roads Bill 2022

Intended results Amendments to e-scooter regulation to enhance the safety of people with vision and mobility impairments in relation e-scooters. Prohibition of e-scooters on footpaths and shared spaces. Reduce maximum speed limits to 12 kph and 6 kph. Continuous audible vehicular alert system on e-scooters. Minimum age limits of 16 years on e-scooter use. Adequate insurance requirements. The regulations should apply to both private use and shared scheme use e-scooters.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Lean Kennedy

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Mass communications

Meeting All Oireachtas Members IGDB,, IWA and NCBI Gave opening statements to the Joint Transport and Communications Committee in the Oireachtas . IGDB presented it’s Survey findings on our client’s concerns and experiences in relation to e-scooters. Following the meeting,, IGDB, IWA and NCBI submitted a revised position paper with a report on international policy and research on e-scooters to Oireachtas members and the Department of Transport and Communications.

Lobbying activity

No lobbying activity recorded during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area.

Designated public officials lobbied

There were no DPOs directly lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area.