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Christmas Gift Caution As E-Scooters Leading Cause Of Child Brain Injuries

Thursday, 13 November 2025 20:06

By Martin Osborne - Head Of News

Parents are being advised not to buy them for children.

A new safety campaign has been launched warning parents not to buy e-scooters for children under 16 this Christmas.

The initiative, run by the Road Safety Authority and Children’s Health Ireland, follows a sharp rise in serious injuries linked to underage e-scooter use.

They're now the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in children admitted to Temple Street Hospital.

The campaign highlights the dangers and reminds parents it’s illegal for under-16s to ride e-scooters on public roads.

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