Minister claims some people have 'weaponised' judicial reviews to stop housing projects

The Government is planning on introducing changes to judicial reviews through its new Planning and Development Act

James Browne said: 'What we are doing is tidying up judicial reviews to ensure that only those who have a legitimate interest in a project can bring forward their objections to it.' Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

Judicial reviews have been "weaponised" by some people to prevent housing developments from going ahead, housing minister James Browne has claimed.

The housing minister has criticised individuals who use the courts to “prohibit very badly needed homes”. Some people instigate proceedings with the view that "simply, if you delay a project long enough, the project will fall," Mr Browne said.