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An Taisce was asked about its objection to Glanbia’s processing plant in Belview. / Donal O’Leary
TDs and An Taisce repeatedly locked horns during an Oireachtas agriculture committee meeting on Tuesday over the Climate Action Plan, with both sides determined to land body blows.
The role of An Taisce in blocking planning permission for Glanbia’s new processing plant was quickly raised by Fianna Fáil Senator Paul Daly, who demanded to know why the charity felt its role included planning submissions.
An Taisce spokesperson Ian Lumley explained that in the context of planning and agriculture, it would raise concerns around ammonia and other areas such as water quality.
Chair of the Seanad Senator Mark Daly has expressed concern that the national flag is being used by people "for their own ends" which often "contradicts" the very meaning which it represents.