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E-Scooters lead to 50% increase in brain injuries - what needs to be done?
18 minutes Posted Jul 16, 2026 at 11:40 am.
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The number of children and young people being admitted to hospital with traumatic brain injuries as a result of e-scooter incidents has risen by 50% in the last twelve months, according to Children’s Health Ireland. What needs to be done about them?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Chris Luke, retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine & healthcare commentator, Sarah Beasley, Aontú Cllr in Limerick and listeners.