Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

Lobbying Organisation Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

Date published 21 Jan, 2022

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Transport

Period 1 Sep, 2021 to 31 Dec, 2021

Specific Details Rules for e-scooters under the Road Traffic and Road Bill 2021

Intended results Prohibiti e-scooters on footpaths, shared spaces and pedestrianised areas. Adequate insurance and minimum age limits on e-scooter use. Maximum speed limit on e-scooters of 12 kph. Provide adequate audio device system requirements. Provide for adequate designated parking bays. Provide for geo-fencing in certain areas.

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

Email All Oireachtas Members Emailed IGDB position paper to Oireachtas members.

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Virtual Meeting (1)

Had a virtual meeting with Deputy Cathal Crowe discussing the position paper issued to the Oireachtas members by IGDB, NCBI and IWA.

Designated public officials lobbied

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