Gardaí to get powers to seize scrambler and quad bikes if misused
New legislative measures announced today will see gardaí being given the power to seize scrambler and quad bikes on the spot
The HSE found that 62 people were injured last year in accidents involving off-road vehicles like scrambler bikes. Photo: Joe Giddens/PA Wire
Tue, 16 Feb, 2021 - 16:08
Caitlín Griffin
Gardaí are to be given tougher powers to deal with the growing misuse of scrambler and quad bikes, including the power to seize the vehicle from a private premises.
Transport Minister Eamonn Ryan and Minister for State Hildegarde Naughton said the legislative measures will grant gardaí additional powers to help crack down on anti-social use of MPVs in public places.
Lord Mayor of Dublin criticises people who say All Lives Matter
Hazel Chu said racism has “increased” in Ireland since her own mother emigrated to Ireland over 40 years ago
Hazel Chu criticised people who make statements such as All Lives Matter saying until equality has been reached for black lives, then it doesn t matter about anyone else.
Sun, 14 Feb, 2021 - 23:46
Caitlín Griffin
The Lord Mayor of Dublin has criticised people who have said “All Lives Matter.”
In an online panel celebrating Douglass Week, Lord Mayor Hazel Chu said racism has “increased” in Ireland since her own mother emigrated to Ireland over 40 years ago.