Kevin Lunney accused challenges time limit of period to bring judicial reviews

The man had previously brought judicial review proceedings challenging the non-jury Special Criminal Court's jurisdiction to hear his trial.

In a judgment earlier this year, the High Court dismissed his application after ruling that he was out of time, as his action had been brought outside the three-month time period allowed.

One of men accused of abducting and assaulting Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney has launched a High Court challenge against the time limits imposed on anyone seeking to bring judicial review proceedings.

The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had previously brought judicial review proceedings challenging the Special Criminal Court's jurisdiction to hear his trial.