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Ireland secured a strong voice at the table, with Fine Gael Senator Eileen Lynch also elected as Vice-President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The election took place at a high-level event in Brussels this week, which was attended by Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon, Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen and EPP President Manfred Weber.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MEP Maria Walsh, full member of the European Parliament\u2019s Agriculture Committee, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe EPP is the biggest political group in the European Parliament. When it comes to agriculture, this is where the real decisions are made. I\u2019m proud to take up this role as Vice-President to represent Irish farmers, especially those across Midlands-North West. They face unique challenges and opportunities, and their voice will be heard at the heart of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith an uphill battle ahead of us as we negotiate the future of the CAP, we need a strong pro-farmers representative in Brussels. 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