JOEY DUNLOP OBE

Early day motion 932, tabled 5 July 2000 by Roy Beggs (UUP). Signed by 105 members.

That this House notes with deep regret the tragic death of the legendary Ballymoney, County Antrim motor cycle ace Joey Dunlop OBE in Estonia on 2nd July; acknowledges that Joey was loved and admired by all classes and creeds at home and abroad and that he was a wonderful ambassador for the sport of motor cycle racing internationally and for Northern Ireland wherever he went; acknowledges his lifelong charity work; and notes that all who knew him mourn his passing and extends sincere sympathy to his wife, his children and family circle, sharing their sorrows.

Signatures by party: Labour 58, Conservative 16, Liberal Democrat 8, UUP 8, Labour/Co-operative 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2, UKUP 1.