Statement from the Lord Mayor of Dublin welcoming Grace’s Law

I welcome this decision by Government. It is long overdue.

In Dublin’s North Inner City we have seen exactly what illegal scramblers lead to: serious injuries, chaos in our parks and housing estates, and families left devastated.

After the horrific death of Grace Lynch, Dubliners want more than announcements. They want action than actually works. A total ban in public places must mean exactly that — no loopholes, no grey areas, no excuses.

And it must be enforced. Gardaí need clear powers, real backup on the ground, and fast processes to seize these bikes and keep them off our streets. Not for a few days. Not to be collected and used again. Off the road, off the footpaths, out of our communities.

This is about public safety. People should be able to walk to school, push a buggy, or use their local park without fear. The law must be matched by real enforcement — and it needs to start immediately.