SIMON Coveney, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, will speak at the ITBA National Seminar in the Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny, on Monday afternoon, February 11th.

At such a critical time for senior Government figures, it is quite a coup for the ITBA and the racing industry that the Minister has agreed to attend the event and address breeders. The various Brexit scenarios and their potential impact on racing and breeding is sure to dominate his contribution.