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68 per cent of members had ‘near misses’ with e-scooters - Irish Wheelchair Association

A coalition of charities for people with access needs are calling on the Transport Minister to ban e-scooters on footpaths. The National Council for the Blind in Ireland, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Irish Wheelchair Association have come together urging the government to “protect pedestrians with access needs before it is too late”. Kieran was joined by John Fulham is the Public Engagement Officer with the Irish Wheelchair Association, and Geraldine Herbert, who is the Motoring Editor for the Sunday Independent…

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16.42 20 Jan 2023


68 per cent of members had ‘near misses’ with e-scooters - Irish Wheelchair Association


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A coalition of charities for people with access needs are calling on the Transport Minister to ban e-scooters on footpaths.

The National Council for the Blind in Ireland, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Irish Wheelchair Association have come together urging the government to “protect pedestrians with access needs before it is too late”.

Kieran was joined by John Fulham is the Public Engagement Officer with the Irish Wheelchair Association, and Geraldine Herbert, who is the Motoring Editor for the Sunday Independent…


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