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flag E-scooter injuries in Dublin doubled in a year, with most patients male, young, and often injured while not wearing helmets.

flag Emergency department visits for e-scooter injuries at Tallaght University Hospital in Dublin nearly doubled from 105 to 201 in one year, with fractures in 37% of cases and a rise in alcohol-related incidents to 7%. flag Protective gear use remained below 3%, and hospital admissions stayed at about 13%, while referrals to therapy services more than doubled. flag Most injured riders were male, averaging 34 years old. flag Researchers warn of growing strain on emergency services and urge stronger safety measures, including mandatory helmets and urban transport policy changes.

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