Taoiseach accused of using 'Trump-style' tactics with Glanbia comments

Party sources are also incensed at calls from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs calling for State funding to be withdrawn from An Taisce

Mr Martin has defended comments he made regarding An Taisce, in which he said he hoped the National Trust would not appeal a decision by the High Court to allow planning permission for a Glanbia cheese factory in south Kilkenny. File photo: Denis Minihane

A major inter-government row has erupted after Taoiseach Micheál Martin was accused of a ‘Trump-style’ intervention in a planning case involving a cheese plant.

Mr Martin has defended comments he made regarding An Taisce, in which he said he hoped the National Trust would not appeal a decision by the High Court to allow planning permission for a Glanbia cheese factory in south Kilkenny.