Judicial reviews have got a “bad rap” in recent debates surrounding delays to big infrastructure projects, the president of the High Court has said. Mr Justice Barniville was speaking to The Irish Times in advance of the end of the legal term on Friday. Noting the possibility of legal challenges against the Government’s plan, Mr Justice Barniville said he could not address the specifics of the proposals. Mr Justice Barniville said he hopes to assign at least one more judge to the court next year when more High Court judges are appointed. Mr Justice Barniville stressed that judges are not immune from criticism – but personalised attacks, either online or offline, are not acceptable.

Source: The Irish Times December 19, 2025 18:12 UTC