Minister threatens to override councils on land rezoning in bid to speed up delivery of housingLocal authorities get dressing down after just two changed land designation since request from governmentHousing Minister James Browne. Photo: GettyMary Regan Today at 06:30Housing Minister James Browne has said he will override local authorities to rezone land to speed up the delivery of housing if they do not begin the process themselves immediately.

Source: Irish Independent February 23, 2026 07:45 UTC