ITBA announce “From Paddock to Parliament” seminar with key political figures to be held next month

The Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association (ITBA) will host a seminar titled “From Paddock to Parliament” with key political figures who have strong links to the Irish bloodstock industry.

 A free event to attend, it will take place on Thursday, October 31 at Goffs, Kildare Paddocks in County Kildare. 

The panel is comprised of three key female political figures from three different political parties: minister Pippa Hackett, of the Department of Agriculture represents the Green party, Senator Fiona O’Loughlin of Fianna Fail, who will be contesting the General Election as their candidate in Kildare South, and Nina Carberry, MEP of Fine Gael who was recently elected to the European Parliament. 

The host for the panel will be Racing TV and RTE Racing presenter Jane Mangan, also a former jockey and noted breeder in her own right.

This event will afford an opportunity for members of the bloodstock industry and their political representatives to become acquainted with each other, with the political climate and with the issues facing the bloodstock industry. It is also hoped that they can gain an understanding of the intricacies of national policy and EU legislation, including critical issues such as EU transportation regulations, and other challenges on the horizon for the industry.

The seminar will also highlight the work done by politicians in the thoroughbred industry, and the panellists' journey through their respective careers with regards to agriculture and equestrian fields.

The event will begin at 6.30pm with light refreshments, and the panel discussion will commence at 7pm.

Registration is essential and those interested can email Hannah at hmarks@itba.ie or call the ITBA on 045 877 543.

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