In August 2019, US e-scooter company Bird wrote to then transport minister Shane Ross. It was making the case for the legalisation of e-scooters on Irish roads. “Current legislation means that electric scooters are not permitted on Irish roads or cycle paths. We are calling for this to change, as we believe Birds provide a safe and affordable way to ease congestion, reduce air pollution and improve access to public transport,” the company wrote in its letter. This was the tenor of many letters, emails and meetings between several companies and government departments and local authorities over the last number…

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