Motorsport Ireland

Motorsport Ireland was established in 1999 by the Royal Irish Automobile Club (RIAC), an organisation that has been in charge of motor sports since 1901. The RIAC is the holder of the sporting power on behalf of the FIA in Ireland. This power is delegated on an annual basis to Motorsport Ireland. ==Responsibilities==

The FIA recognises in each of its affiliated countries one sole authority that holds the sporting power and in Ireland it is Motorsport Ireland. As such it is responsible for all governance and administration aspects of motorsport organization, as well as controlling the technical, safety and sporting aspects across the various disciplines. Motorsport Ireland is the licensing authority for race officials, marshals, racing drivers, event organisers as well as media representatives. ==Licensing and training==

driving for the Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy during the 2023 Central European Rally. Every person wishing to compete in one of the motorsport events must be the holder of a relevant license issued by Motorsport Ireland or by another national governing body affiliated to the FIA. The licenses are issued once the basic requirements are met and the relevant training has been completed. ==References==