There is little evidence of local residents making vexatious court challenges to major infrastructure projects in the hope of a pay-off from developers, An Bord Pleanála has said. Last week the Government agreed to proceed with plans to restrict court challenges to major building projects. It is understood the Government fears Ireland’s planning process could discourage other multinational companies from investing here for fear they will be caught up in complex and costly litigation. New proposals agreed by Cabinet will restrict who can take court challenges to major projects. Pay-offSecretary of An Bord Pleanála Chris Clarke said in his experience very few people who challenged major projects were looking for a pay-off from developers.

Source: The Irish Times February 12, 2018 01:30 UTC