"It's certainly not a case of us saying yes to anything", says DEFA
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture insists there are 'strict' conditions for event organisers using land with ecological value.
Photos seen by Manx Radio show promotion of an approved motorcycle event next to a government notice warning of nesting birds in the area.
During the TT period, there were advisories against riding there.
Minister Clare Barber says it's 'regrettable' that the promotional material was displayed next to the warning but says all events undergo a robust scrutiny process:
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