Dáil told An Taisce shouldn't alter Government policy amid anger over cheese plant objection

An Taisce says it has a "fundamental concern for how this plant will add to Ireland’s carbon and pollution footprint".

Former Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen said An Taisce "should not be allowed to usurp and frustrate the likes of the Glanbia project which was approved on merit." File Photo: Gareth Chaney Collins

Heritage body An Taisce should not try to alter government policy, a senior Fianna Fáil TD has told the Dáil.

Former Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen made the remarks as anger over a €140 million cheese factory on the Kilkenny/Waterford border continues.