Motorsport Ireland jurisdiction covers the 26 counties and has under its umbrella 32 affiliated motor clubs that are the actual organisers of all sporting events.

In each year there are approximately 230 events listed in the official calendar and these cover 11 different branches of the sport.

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.

The licenses are issued once the basic requirements are met and the relevant training has been completed.