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Friday 5 March 2021
It’s probably a complete wreck-the-head for English speaking visitors.
In 1964, a man became the first in Ireland to be arrested on drugs charges, writes Sam McGrath. Here’s what happened next…
The Republic’s first sex shop was opened in 1991 amid a storm of controversy. Two decades later, Donal Fallon looks at the chequered history of the adult store.
TRANSPORT COMPANY BOLT is hoping to create over 130 jobs through the rollout of e-scooters in Irish cities.
Bolt launched a taxi-hailing service in Dublin last year and now plans to create a multi-model transport platform, where the public can choose between a car, e-scooter or an e-bike.
At present, e-scooters are currently not regulated in Ireland. There is no specific law covering them.
They are considered to be mechanically-propelled vehicles, which means that if they are used in public places users must hold a licence and insurance.
However, the current government is now planning on regulating their use.
So, today we want to know… Should e-scooters be allowed drive on Irish roads?
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