A Clare architect claims the planning process is getting slower and says he doesn't believe bringing in new laws to tighten the judicial review process will act as a "panacea".

It comes as Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has indicated he'll introduce new legislation to ensure those who make judicial reviews "have an actual interest in the process" and aren't halting developments to "suit their own agenda".

A number of high-profile residential, commercial and infrastructural developments in Clare have been held up in recent years by lengthy appeals processes.

Ogonnelloe-based architect Garry Miley insists a "root and branch" approach is required.