Consultation
The Department’s proposals for amending to the Road Races (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 were consulted on between 10 July 2013 and 7 October 2013. 871 responses were received and 92% of respondents indicated that they were fully in support of the proposals.
Although there is presently no bar to Sunday racing, a small number of respondents (6%) living in the areas of Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine that were in support of the proposals expressed opposition to the potential for Sunday racing.
Some 26% of respondents, taking into account the inaccuracy of weather forecasting, expressed the view that the 48 hour notice period proposed should be reduced to 24 hours.
The Consultation Paper may be viewed at
The Consultation Report may be viewed at