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Strengthened ban on scramblers in public places removes ‘grey area’ for gardaí

Strengthened ban on scramblers in public places removes ‘grey area’ for gardaí

Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien thanked the parents of Grace Lynch, a teenager who died in a scrambler bike crash in January

Scrambler ban within weeks, Darragh O’Brien says

Scrambler ban within weeks, Darragh O’Brien says

Legislation for the ban will be known as ‘Grace’s law’ after teenager Grace Lynch, who died following a crash involving a scrambler bike in Dublin.

57 killed or seriously injured in scrambler crashes in five years, figures show

57 killed or seriously injured in scrambler crashes in five years, figures show

All of those riding the bikes were male, with the majority under the age of 25.

Total ban on scramblers will take weeks, minister says

Total ban on scramblers will take weeks, minister says

Delay to scrambler bike regulations not acceptable, Tánaiste says

Delay to scrambler bike regulations not acceptable, Tánaiste says

Government to consider scrambler bike ban in public places after Dublin teen’s death

Government to consider scrambler bike ban in public places after Dublin teen’s death

Finglas mourns Grace Lynch as priest warns of ‘mad youngsters’ on scramblers

Finglas mourns Grace Lynch as priest warns of ‘mad youngsters’ on scramblers

Only a matter of time before somebody was killed by scrambler, Dáil told

Only a matter of time before somebody was killed by scrambler, Dáil told

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the Government would look to introduce restrictions on e-scooters as well as scramblers.

Explained: What are the laws for scrambler bikes?

Explained: What are the laws for scrambler bikes?

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Grace Lynch died after being hit by a scrambler motorbike as she used a pedestrian crossing on Ratoath Road in Dublin 11, on Sunday afternoon.

Scramblers will be removed from public roads, Taoiseach pledges

Scramblers will be removed from public roads, Taoiseach pledges

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Micheal Martin extended his ‘deepest sympathies’ to the family of teenager Grace Lynch following her death in a crash.

Scramblers should not be allowed on public roads, Sean Canney says

Scramblers should not be allowed on public roads, Sean Canney says

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

The vehicles should not be permitted in any public place or road, the minister for road safety said.

Man charged over scrambler crash that killed Grace Lynch (16)

Man charged over scrambler crash that killed Grace Lynch (16)

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

A man aged in his late teens is to appear in court over the crash in which a teenage girl died