On Friday 28th September last a delegation from MAG Ireland met with M.E.P. Gay Mitchell (Fine Gael/European Peoples Party) at Government Buildings. The delegation explained the issues around the EU Commission proposal for extended roadworthiness testing, and presented Mr. Mitchell with a letter of protest which he will pass on to the EU Commission on behalf of MAG Ireland and the wider motorcycling community.
Gay Mitchell MEP meets MAG Delegation
Photo: Antoinette Keane
Mr. Mitchell, a former rider and still motorcycle enthusiast, took time to engage constructively with MAG Ireland members present, and expressed his commitment to putting our concerns to the EU Commission. Although comparatively brief, the meeting was cordial and professional.
Gay Mitchell MEP Accepts MAG Ireland Letter
Photo: Antoinette Keane
On behalf of our members, we in MAG Ireland extend our thanks to Gay Mitchell MEP for taking the time to meet with the delegation and for his interest in the issues we outlined on the day.
MAG Ireland is actively following up a number of other channels in relation to the EU Commission proposal via FEMA, the Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations, of which MAG Ireland is a founder member. You can find further information on these initiatives here: http://www.fema-online.eu/index.php?page=rwt