Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said he is looking into training for gardaí when they are in pursuit of suspects on e-scooters and in other vehicles.
The commissioner said there will be "changes and improvements across the board," including driving training for gardaí.
Commissioner Kelly has also admitted the difficulties associated with gardaí pursuing someone on two-wheel vehicles, such as e-scooters, motorcycles and scramblers.
He said he is "adamant" that gardaí must have the correct equipment and training to carry out their jobs.
However, the commissioner did say he is "putting a lot of thought" into new training for gardaí.
Speaking in Macroom, Co Cork, Commissioner Kelly said: "I've already done a lot of work around new equipment for guards.
"Training, vehicles, that's something that I'm certainly looking at the moment.
"I have mentioned that some of the garda associations have expressed some of their views around training. So, this is all something that I'm putting a lot of thought into.
"Again, it's really, really important for me that the men and women that we are asking to go out in really difficult circumstances and do work for us, they have to have the right training and have to have the right equipment.
"So, there will certainly be changes and improvements across the board, and that includes driving."
The commissioner was also asked about concerns by the Garda Representative Association (GRA) that gardaí have no protection in cases like these as they have no pursuit training.
Commissioner Kelly said he has met with the GRA, which represents rank and file gardaí, on several occasions.
He said they have clearly articulated some of the concerns that their members have about pursuit training.
"Look, any pursuit around motorcycles, e-scooters, scramblers, it's a really difficult situation to be in for the people on the ground," Commissioner Kelly said.
He added: "But again, we put a lot of work into our control rooms, particularly around how we manage those pursuits. We've upgraded our policies and procedures around it.
"So, there's nowhere in the world this is an easy situation. It's always going to be difficult for policing.
"When you're pursuing someone who is on a two-wheel vehicle, it is always going to be difficult. But like I say, I'm absolutely adamant that our people have to have the right equipment and training to do their jobs properly."
Detective Garda Mark Ferris, GRA Executive Member for the Dublin West Division, has welcomed today's announcement.
In a post on X, Mr Ferris said: "I'm glad that the concerns I have been raising on behalf of frontline members are finally being acknowledged at the highest level, now the focus has to be on delivering real training, clear policy and proper protections."
Meanwhile, Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan said gardaí should not feel "restrained" from carrying out their duty.
However, he said there is a "huge amount" of discretion that has to be carried out by gardaí.
The minister was also speaking in Macroom at the sod turning for a new garda station for the town that will also act as the new divisional headquarters for the Cork County Garda Division.
Minister O'Callaghan said: "When it comes to resourcing An Garda Síochána, and obviously training is an essential part of that, I will provide whatever resources are necessary in order for that training to be achieved.
"In respect of the tragic death of Grace Lynch and the issue in terms of scramblers, I have said to the commissioner, and the commissioner has acknowledged this and is going to do this, we need to have a robust response.
"Government is amending the law, we are bringing in Grace's Law. We want to see a vigorous response to people who are unlawfully using scramblers on the streets of cities and towns and throughout the country, because it does have a very intimidating impact and a devastating impact."
The minister was also asked if gardaí being charged for pursuing a suspect in the line of duty could have a chilling effect on the policing of those on two-wheel vehicles.
"I don't think gardaí should feel restrained from carrying out the important role that they are required to do on behalf of the people," he said.
Minister O'Callaghan added: "There's obviously a huge amount of discretion that has to be exercised by a member of An Garda Síochána when it comes to making that split-second decision, do I pursue somebody on the scrambler or not?
"That's a matter that only can be determined by the gardaí responsible for it. And obviously, there are times when it may be appropriate, there are times when it may be dangerous, but the gardaí have the support of me as Minister for Justice and the Government when it comes to pursuing people."
