Taoiseach and other Fianna Fáil ministers received media training from Ivan Yates

Fianna Fáil said on Monday that Mr Yates had worked 'on an ad-hoc basis' and had provided 'interview and debate training' for Jim Gavin

Micheál Martin received the training session with Ivan Yates during the general election campaign, Fianna Fáil confirmed. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and a number of Fianna Fáil ministers have confirmed they received training from broadcaster and former agriculture minister Ivan Yates.

The controversy has grown over the relationship between the party and Mr Yates and whether it should have been made public previously.