Motorcycling Ireland Insurance Update 20/03/2025 :
Motorcycling Ireland have today (20/03/2025) issued a statement updating the position on Insurance for motorcycling events in Ireland (South).
As it stands no policy is in place, and the latest round of negotiations have not improved that position. The MCI have detailed their choices as below and have deemed going back to the table to negotiate a better deal is the option that they will follow. A further update is expected in a week
MCI and RRAI Agree to Talks :
MCI have issued a statement that they and the RRAI are committed to talking together about the future of Irish Road Racing.
Only two weeks ago RRAI issued a statement that road racing should go ahead in Ireland with plans and insurance in place for Walderstown, the Faugheen 50 and the Limerick races at Athea.
MCI have stated :
“PRESS RELEASE
Road Racing in Ireland takes a positive step towards the future of the sport.
The MCI Road Race Committee welcomes the recent response from the Road Racing Association of Ireland (RRAI) to our repeated efforts to establish a constructive dialogue on the future of road racing. After three previous attempts to secure roundtable discussions, we are pleased that the RRAI has now agreed to engage with us in meaningful talks.
This marks a crucial step forward for the sport, as open communication and collaboration are key to ensuring a sustainable and positive future for road racing in Ireland. We look forward to sitting down with all stakeholders to address key issues, strengthen partnerships, and work towards a shared vision that benefits riders, teams, organizers, and fans alike.
The MCI Road Race Committee remains committed to protecting and promoting the sport while ensuring its long-term viability. We appreciate the dedication and passion of the entire road racing community and will continue to advocate for the best possible outcomes for all involved.
Further updates will follow as discussions progress.”
MCI Insurance Update – February 2025 :
Motorcycling Ireland have issued an update on the continuing pursuit of insurance for 2025 events as well as confirming the licence fees for 2025.
In summary insurance discussions are ongoing, policies are being reviewed and this are to include road racing. Licence fees and start permissions have been confirmed as follows :
Motorcycling Ireland Insurance Update (02/11/2023) :
Motorcycling Ireland have today released a statement on the current insurance situation for the approaching 2024 season.
The crux of it is that at this point a quote has been received from an underwriter, however the cover that this quote offers is not sufficient to proceed with events, and is also seems to be prohibitively expensive. MCI now state that they will go back to this underwriter with the requirement amendments and analyse the available options.
MCI hopes to be able to provide a further update prior to 11th November 2023.
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Motorcycling Ireland Update on Insurance (07/08/2023) :
Motorcycling Ireland have issued a statement in relation to the ongoing insurance issues plaguing motorcycling events in Ireland.
Motorcycling Ireland can now announce that we have set up a sub-committee within the new board of management, who’s main goal is to obtain insurance for MCI, its officials, events and
competitors.
On the 2nd August 2023, the new sub committee, consisting of Daire Lowe, Nick Craigie, Graham Sheehan, Paul Power and Alex Sinclair (expert), held their first meeting to evaluate the insurance
situation and what the next steps should be to progress with this issue.
Regards,
David McCann
President Motorcycling Ireland