The seminar 'From Paddock To Parliament', examining the cross section of politics, bloodstock and agriculture, will be held by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (ITBA) on Thursday, Oct. 31.
Set for Goffs, Kildare Paddocks, Kill in Co Kildare, the seminar will include female speakers 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. Jane Mangan of Racing TV and RTE Racing will host the evening. This event will afford an unique opportunity for both 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. The seminar will also highlight the work done by politicians in the thoroughbred industry, and the panels journey through their respective careers with regards to agriculture and equestrian fields.
The seminar is free to attend, beginning at 6:30 p.m., with the panel discussion set for 7 p.m. For more information and to register for the event, please visit the ITBA website or email Hannah Marks.
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