Cullen pays tribute to Robert Dunlop

Sports Minister Martin Cullen has paid tribute to motorcyclist Robert Dunlop, who died last night after crashing during a practice race in the North.

Mr Cullen said it seems scarcely believable that another tragedy has befallen the Dunlop family, who he says have given so much to the sporting world.

Mr Dunlop died in hospital after being thrown from his bike at 160mph during a practice session yesterday for the North West 200.

His brother Joey also died in a similar crash in Estonia in 2000.