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Professor Hilary Biehler

Professor Hilary Biehler

Professor of Public Law, Law

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Biography

Hilary Biehler is a barrister and Professor of Public Law at the Law School Trinity College, Dublin. She obtained a B.A.(Mod.), M.Litt., Ph.D. and LL.D. in law from Trinity College Dublin and was called to the Irish Bar in 1988. She was a Commissioner with the Law Reform Commission from 1997-2005 and Editor of the Irish Law Reports Monthly from 1993-2008. She was Head of the Law School at Trinity College from 2003-2005, 2008-2010 and 2011-2014. She was Vice Dean of the Schools of Law and Education in 2005-2006, Pro-Dean of the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences in 2007 and Pro-Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences in 2010-2011. She has published widely in the areas of Equity and the Law of Trusts, Administrative law and Civil Procedure.

Publications and Further Research Outputs

  • Biehler, H., Trusts for the Relief of Poverty and the Public Benefit: Time for a Reappraisal, Trust Law International, 28, (3), 2014, p145 - 156Journal Article, 2014
  • Biehler, H., Remedies in Cases of Proprietary Estoppel: Towards a More Principled Approach? , Irish Jurist, 54, 2015, p79 - 95Journal Article, 2015
  • Biehler, Hilary, Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland, 6th, Dublin, Round Hall Thomson Reuters, 2016, 1 - 972ppBook, 2016
  • Biehler, H., The Political Purposes Exception - Is There a Future for a Doctrine Built on Foundations of Sand?, Trust Law International, 29, (3), 2015, p97 - 113Journal Article, 2015
  • Biehler, H., Third Party Funders - Costs and Discloure Orders, Irish Law Times, 34, (1), 2016, p7 - 13Journal Article, 2016
  • Delany H., Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland, 3rd ed., Thomson Round Hall, 2003, ci +740ppBook, 2003
  • Delany H., Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland: Cases and Materials, Round Hall Sweet and Maxwell, 2002, lx +1093ppBook, 2002
  • Delany H., McGrath D., Civil Procedure in the Superior Courts, Round Hall Sweet and Maxwell, 2002, cxiii + 722ppBook, 2002
  • Delany H., Judicial Review of Administrative Action: A Comparative Analysis, Round Hall Ltd, 2001, xl + 281ppBook, 2001
  • Delany H., Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland, 2nd ed., Round Hall Sweet and Maxwell, 1999, xci + 706ppBook, 1999
  • Delany H., The Courts Acts 1924-1997, 2nd ed., Round Hall Sweet and Maxwell, 1999, lxxi + 538ppBook, 1999
  • Delany H., Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland, Round Hall Sweet and Maxwell, 1995, 577ppBook, 1995
  • Delany H., The Courts Acts 1924-1991, Round Hall Sweet and Maxwell, 1994, xliv + 339ppBook, 1994
  • Delany H., Security for the costs of discovery, Journal of Civil Practice and Procedure, 1, (1), 2005, p3 - 7Journal Article, 2005
  • Delany H., The constitutionality of limitation periods without savers, Irish Law Times, 22, 2004, p262 - 266Journal Article, 2004
  • Delany H., The amended discovery rules -clarification of the extent of the changes, Irish Law Times, 22, 2004, p12 - 16Journal Article, 2004
  • Delany H., The obligation on the courts to deal with cases within a "reasonable time, Irish Law Times, 22, 2004, p249 - 254Journal Article, 2004
  • Delany H., Satisfying the equity in cases of proprietary estoppel, Dublin University Law Journal, 25, 2003, p217 - 229Journal Article, 2003
  • Delany H., Constitutional law - Interference by the legislature in the judicial domain' , Irish Law Times, 21, 2003, p272 - 276Journal Article, 2003
  • Delany H., Extension of time limits in judicial review proceedings, Irish Law Times, 21, 2003, p156 - 160Journal Article, 2003
  • Delany H., Applications to set aside orders granting leave in judicial review proceedings, Irish Law Times, 20, 2002, p269 - 272Journal Article, 2002
  • Delany H., Regulation of the Supreme Court's appellate jurisdiction must be clear and unambiguous, Irish Law Times, 20, 2002, p73 - 78Journal Article, 2002
  • Delany H., Extension of time for bringing judicial review pursuant to s.5 of the Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act 2000, Irish Law Times, 20, 2002, p44 - 48Journal Article, 2002
  • Delany H., Judicial review in cases of asylum seekers - the role of curial deference and the question of whether the standard of review should vary, Dublin University Law Journal, 24, 2002, p1 - 25Journal Article, 2002
  • Delany H., Setting aside final orders, Dublin University Law Journal, 23, 2001, p1 - 20Journal Article, 2001
  • Delany H., Striking out where no reasonable cause of action, where claim frivolous or vexatious or where clearly unsustainable, Irish Law Times, 18, 2000, p127 - 130Journal Article, 2000
  • Delany H., Judicial review proceedings: Discretionary factors and the effect of delay, Dublin University Law Journal, 22, 2000, p236 - 254Journal Article, 2000
  • Delany H., Security for costs in relation to corporate plaintiffs, Irish Law Times, 18, 2000, p58 - 61Journal Article, 2000
  • Delany H., Recent developments in relation to discovery, Irish Law Times, 17, 1999, p203 - 206Journal Article, 1999
  • Delany H., Third party procedure and concurrent wrongdoers - Service of third party proceedings as soon as is reasonably possible, Dublin University Law Journal, 21, 1999, p190 - 206Journal Article, 1999
  • Delany H., Recent developments in relation to the Nemo Iudex in Causa Sua principle, Dublin University Law Journal, 21, 1999, p66 - 89Journal Article, 1999
  • Delany H., Significant themes in judicial review of administrative action, Dublin University Law Journal, 20, 1998, p73 - 100Journal Article, 1998
  • Delany H., The future of the doctrine of legitimate expectations in Irish administrative law, Irish Jurist, 32, 1997, p217 - 242Journal Article, 1997
  • Delany H., Charitable status and cy-pres jurisdiction, Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly, 45, 1994, p364 - 377Journal Article, 1994
  • Delany H., Hogan G., Anglo-Irish extradition as viewed from an Irish perspective, Public Law, 1993, p93 - 120Journal Article, 1993
  • Delany H., Equity, Annual Review of Irish Law, 2003Journal Article, 2003
  • Delany H., Equity, Annual Review of Irish Law, 2002Journal Article, 2002
  • Delany H., Equity, Annual Review of Irish Law, 2001Journal Article, 2001
  • Delany H., Equity, Annual Review of Irish Law, 2000Journal Article, 2000
  • Delany H., Equity, Annual Review of Irish Law, 1999Journal Article, 1999
  • Delany H., Equity, Annual Review of Irish Law, 1998Journal Article, 1998
  • Delany H., Equity, Annual Review of Irish Law, 1997Journal Article, 1997
  • Delany H., Equity, Annual Review of Irish Law, 1996Journal Article, 1996
  • Delany H., Equity, Annual Review of Irish Law, 1995Journal Article, 1995
  • Delany H., Equity, Annual Review of Irish Law, 1994Journal Article, 1994
  • Delany H., Byrne R., Practice and Procedure, Annual Review of Irish Law, 2003Journal Article, 2003
  • Delany H., Byrne R., Practice and Procedure, Annual Review of Irish Law, 2002Journal Article, 2002
  • Delany H., Byrne R., Practice and Procedure, Annual Review of Irish Law, 2001Journal Article, 2001
  • Delany H., Byrne R., Practice and Procedure, Annual Review of Irish Law, 2000Journal Article, 2000
  • Delany H., Byrne R., Practice and Procedure, Annual Review of Irish Law, 1999Journal Article, 1999
  • Delany H., Byrne R., Practice and Procedure, Annual Review of Irish Law, 1998Journal Article, 1998
  • Delany H., Byrne R., Practice and Procedure, Annual Review of Irish Law, 1997Journal Article, 1997
  • Delany H., Byrne R., Practice and Procedure, Annual Review of Irish Law, 1996Journal Article, 1996
  • Delany H., Byrne R., Practice and Procedure, Annual Review of Irish Law, 1995Journal Article, 1995
  • Delany H., Interlocutory injunctions - Adequacy of damages and other factors, Dublin University Law Journal, 15, 1993, p228 - 242Journal Article, 1993
  • Delany H., Legal representation in administrative proceedings: a matter of right or discretion?, Dublin University Law Journal, 14, 1992, p88 - 100Journal Article, 1992
  • Delany H., The doctrine of legitimate expectation in Irish law, Dublin University Law Journal, 12, 1990, p1 - 25Journal Article, 1990
  • Delany H., Employment Law - Natural justice and the officeholder / employee distinction, Dublin University Law Journal, 10, 1990, p164 - 174Journal Article, 1990
  • Biehler, H., DIsmissal of Proceedings on Grounds of Delay, Irish Jurist, 55, 2016, p175 - 188Journal Article, 2016
  • Biehler, H., The Statement of Grounds in Judicial Review Proceedings: Recent Developments, Irish Law Times, 34, (13), 2016, p187 - 193Journal Article, 2016
  • Biehler, H., Normal and Leapfrog Appeals to the Supreme Court, Irish Law Times, 35, (1), 2017, p5 - 10Journal Article, 2017
  • Biehler, H., Upholding Standards in Public Decision-Making: Getting the Balance Right, Irish Jurist, 57, 2017, p94 - 118Journal Article, 2017
  • Biehler, H., Principles Relating to the Awarding of Costs in Cases which do not Proceed to a Determination, Irish Law Times, 35, (12), 2017, p154 - 160Journal Article, 2017
  • Biehler, H., Time Limits in Judicial Review Proceedings, Irish Law Times, 36, (1), 2018, p7 - 14Journal Article, 2018
  • Biehler, H., McGrath D., Egan McGrath E., Delany and McGrath on Civil Procedure, 4th, Dublin, Thomson Reuters Round Hall, 2018, 1 - 1437ppBook, 2018
  • Biehler, H., Maintenance and Champerty and Access to Justice - the Saga Continues, Irish Jurist, 59, 2018, p130 - 145Journal Article, 2018
  • Biehler, H., The Scope of Common Intention Constructive Trusts: Where to Draw the Line?, Trust Law International, 32, (2), 2018, p63 - 72Journal Article, 2018
  • Biehler, H., The Criteria for Appeals to the Supreme Court, Irish Law Times, 37, (1), 2019, p7 - 13Journal Article, 2019
  • Biehler, H., The Rationale for the Duty to Provide Reasons for Administrative Decisions, Irish Jurist, 61, 2019, p148 - 158Journal Article, 2019
  • Biehler, H., Security for Costs and Corporate Plaintiffs - Recent Developments, Irish Law Times, 37, (7), 2019, p98 - 103Journal Article, 2019
  • Biehler, H., Undue Influence and Third Parties - An Update on the Position in Ireland, Irish Law Times, 37, (13), 2019, p186 - 193Journal Article, 2019
  • Biehler, H., Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland, 7th, Dublin, Thomson Reuters, 2020, 1 - 1080ppBook, 2020
  • Biehler, H., The Right to Representation as an Aspect of Procedural Fairness, Irish Law Times, 38, (13), 2020, p5 - 12Journal Article, 2020
  • Biehler, H., Procedural Fairness and a Two Stage Process - Why There Can Be No 'Bright Line Rule', Irish Jurist, 63, 2020, p28 - 47Journal Article, 2020
  • Biehler, H., Interlocutory Injunctions - Recent Guidance from the Supreme Court, Irish Law Times, 38, (13), 2020, p190 - 195Journal Article, 2020
  • Biehler, H., Third Party Procedure - An Analysis of Recent Decisions, Irish Law Times, 39, (1), 2021, p7 - 15Journal Article, 2021
  • Biehler, H., The Concept of Sufficient Interest in Judicial Review Proceedings, Irish Jurist, 65, 2021, p1 - 24Journal Article, 2021
  • Biehler, H., A Comparative Analysis of the Some Aspects of the Charities Act 2011 and the Irish Charities Act 2009, Trust Law International, 35, (2), 2021, p71 - 89Journal Article, 2021
  • Biehler, H., Judicial Review and Remittal in Civil Proceedings, Irish Law Times, 40, (1), 2022, p10 - 16Journal Article, 2022
  • Biehler, H., The Nemo Iudex in Causa Sua Principle: Getting the Balance Right, Dublin University Law Journal, 42, (2), 2022, p113 - 129Journal Article, 2022
  • Biehler, H., Security for Costs and Corporate Plaintiffs - A Re-appraisal of Special Circumstances?, Irish Supreme Court Review, 4, 2022, p1 - 20Journal Article, 2022
  • Biehler, H., Case Stated Procedure - Recent Developments, Irish Law Times, 41, (1), 2023, p7 - 14Journal Article, 2023
  • Biehler, H., Security for the Costs of Appeals, Irish Jurist, 69, 2023, p43 - 60Journal Article, 2023
  • Biehler, H, Dismissal of Proceedings on Grounds of Delay, Irish Law Times, 42, (1), 2024, p6 - 12Journal Article, 2024
  • Biehler, H., McGrath D., Egan McGrath, E. , Beirne, A, Downey G., Delany & McGrath on Civil Procedure, 5th, Dublin, Round Hall Thomson Reuters, 2024, 1 - 1712ppBook, 2024
  • Biehler, H., Recent Developments in Judicial Review Procedure Part 1, Irish Law Times, 41, (10), 2023, p147 - 152Journal Article, 2023
  • Biehler, H., Recent Developments in Judicial Review Procedure Part II, Irish Law Times, 41, (11), 2023, p159 - 164Journal Article, 2023
  • Biehler, H., Guest v Guest: A Reconsideration of the Role of the Concepts of Proportionality and Unconscionability in Formulating Remedies in Cases of Proprietary Estoppel, Irish Jurist, 71, 2024, p133 - 147Journal Article, 2024
  • Section 29 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924 and the Certification Process: A Long Lasting Legacy in, editor(s)Howlin, N. , A Century of Courts, Dublin, Four Courts Press, 2024, pp249 - 257, [Biehler, H.]Book Chapter, 2024
  • Biehler, H, Factors Relevant to the Grant of Interlocutory Injunctions, Irish Law Times, 43, (1), 2025, p3 - 8Journal Article, 2025
  • Biehler, H., Categories of Cases Where a Departure from American Cyanamid/Campus Oil Principles is Justified, Irish Law Times, 43, (2), 2025, p15 - 21Journal Article, 2025
  • Biehler, H., Injunctions Sought in Circumstances Where Specific Contextual Factors Arise, Irish Law Times, 43, (3), 2025, p26 - 32Journal Article, 2025
  • Biehler, H. and Gavin, P., Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland, 8th, Dublin, Round Hall Thomson Reuters, 2025, 1 - 1218ppBook, 2025
  • Delany, H., McGrath D., Civil Procedure in the Superior Courts , 2nd edition, Dublin, Thomson Round Hall, 2005, cxxxi + 890 ppBook, 2005
  • Delany, H., Mareva Injunctions - recent developments, Irish Law Times, 24, 2006, p9 - 16Journal Article, 2006
  • Delany, H., Breach of confidence or breach of privacy: the way forward, Dublin University Law Journal, 27, 2005, p151 - 168Journal Article, 2005
  • Delany, H., The requirement to act promptly in judicial review proceedings, Irish Law Times, 23, 2005, p230 - 235Journal Article, 2005
  • Equity in, editor(s)Binchy W., Byrne R. , Annual Review of Irish law 2004, Dublin, Thomson Round Hall, 2005, pp265 - 272, [Delany, H]Book Chapter, 2005
  • Practice and Procedure in, editor(s)Binchy, W., Byrne, R. , Annual Review of Irish Law 2004, Dublin, Thomson Round Hall, 2005, pp409 - 430, [Delany, H]Book Chapter, 2005
  • Delany, H., Discovery - How strictly is the new Order 31, rule 12 being interpreted?, Irish Law Times, 19, 2001, p57 - 60Journal Article, 2001
  • Delany, H., Employment Injunctions: the role of mutual trust and confidence, Dublin University Law Journal, 28, 2006, p363 - 379Journal Article, 2006
  • Hilary Delany, Prior restraint orders and freedom of expression - towards a unified approach, Irish Jurist , 40, 2005, p138 - 159Journal Article, 2005
  • Delany, H., Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland, 4th ed.,, Dublin, Thomson Round Hall, 2007, cviii, 828ppBook, 2007
  • Delany, H., Joining co-defendants and amici curiae, Irish Law Times, 25, 2007, p237 - 241Journal Article, 2007
  • Delany, H., The costs of interlocutory and leave applications, Irish Law Times, 25, 2007, p271 - 277Journal Article, 2007
  • Delany, H, Legitimate expectations and substantive effect, Dublin University Law Journal, 29, 2007, p413 - 426Journal Article, 2007
  • Delany, H and Murphy, C., Towards common principles relating to the protection of privacy rights?, European Human Rights Law Review, (5), 2007, p568 - 582Journal Article, 2007
  • Hilary Delany and Eoin Carolan, The Right to Privacy, Dublin, Thomson Round Hall, 2008, 1 - 352ppBook, 2008
  • Delany, H, "Substantial Grounds" and "Substantial Interest" - A Restrictive Interpretation, Irish Law Times, 26, 2008, p246 - 253Journal Article, 2008
  • Delany, H. and Ryan, D., Unconscionability: A Unifying Theme in Equity?, The Conveyancer and Property Lawyer, 72, (5), 2008, p401 - 436Journal Article, 2008
  • Delany, H., Recent Developments in Administrative Law in Canada, Dublin University Law Journal, 30, 2008, p100 - 119Journal Article, 2008
  • Delany, H., The relevance of the availability of an alternative remedy in judicial review proceedings, Irish Law Times, 27, 2009, p10 - 13Journal Article, 2009
  • Delany, H, Judicial Review of Administrative Action: A Comparative Analysis, 2nd, Dublin, Thomson Round Hall, 2009, 1 - 489ppBook, 2009
  • Delany, H., Trustee Exemption Clauses - Proposals for Regulation, Trust Law International, 23, (2), 2009, p91 - 102Journal Article, 2009
  • Delany, H, Is there a future for proprietary estoppel as we know it?, Dublin University Law Journal, 31, 2009, p440 - 457Journal Article, 2009
  • Delany, H, Dismissal for want of prosecution - has the test changed?, Irish Law Times, 28, 2010, p5 - 9Journal Article, 2010
  • Delany, H and Egan McGrath, E, The Discovery Rules - Judicial Proactivity and SI 2009/93, Irish Law Times, 28, 2010, p42 - 47Journal Article, 2010
  • Delany, H and Donnelly, C, The Irish Supreme Court inches towards proportionality review, Public Law, P.L. 2011, 2011, p9 - 19Journal Article, 2011
  • Delany, H, The test for the grant of mandatory interlocutory injunctions, Irish Law Times, 28, 2010, p217 - 220Journal Article, 2010
  • Delany, H., Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland, 5th, Dublin, Thomson Reuters (Professional) Ireland Ltd, 2011, 1 - 890ppBook, 2011
  • Delany, H, The Law Relating to Charitable Trusts: Judicial Guidance and Statutory Intervention, Dublin University Law Journal, 33, 2011, p196 - 219Journal Article, 2011
  • Delany, H. and McGrath, D., Civil Procedure in the Superior Courts, 3rd edition, Dublin, Thomson Reuters (Professional) Ltd, 2012, cxxxii + 1196ppBook, 2012
  • Delany, H. and Ryan D., "Springboard Injunctions: An Analysis of Emerging Principles in the Case Law of the English and Irish Courts, Civil Justice Quarterly, 31, (3), 2012, p284 - 303Journal Article, 2012
  • Biehler, H., Joining a Defendant - Time Bar Issues, Irish Law Times, 30, 2012, p227 - 231Journal Article, 2012
  • Biehler, H., "Security for Costs: A Reappraisal of Established Principles, Dublin University Law Journal, 35, 2012, p173 - 198Journal Article, 2012
  • Biehler, H., Curial Deference in the Context of Judicial Review of Administrative Action Post - Meadows, Irish Jurist, 49, 2013, p29 - 48Journal Article, 2013
  • Biehler, H., Judicial Review of Administrative Action: A Comparative Analysis, 3rd, Dublin, Round Hall Thomson Reuters, 2013, 1 - 540ppBook, 2013
  • Biehler, H., Legitimate Expectation - An Odyssey, Irish Jurist, 50, 2013, p40 - 69Journal Article, 2013
  • Biehler, H. and Donnelly, C., Proportionality in the Irish Courts: the Need for Guidance, European Human Rights Law Review, (3), 2014, p272 - 283Journal Article, 2014
  • Biehler, H., The Right to Privacy and the Retention of DNA Profiles - Getting the Balance Right, European Human Rights Law Review, (5), 2014, p479 - 489Journal Article, 2014
  • Delany H., Amendments to a statement of grounds in judicial review proceedings, Practice and Procedure, 3, 2001, p2 - 5Journal Article
  • Delany H., Dismissal for want of prosecution or on grounds of inordinate and inexcusable delay, Practice and Procedure, 2, 2000, p2 - 7Journal Article
  • Delany H., Dismissal for want of prosecution, Irish Law Times, 14, 1996, p240 - 243Journal Article
  • Delany H., Security for costs and plaintiffs resident outside the jurisdiction, Irish Law Times, 14, 1996, p119 - 122Journal Article
  • Delany H., The duty to give reasons in administrative decision-making, Irish Law Times, 12, 1994, p145 - 148Journal Article
  • Delany H., The doctrine of legitimate expectations: Recent developments, Irish Law Times, 11, 1993, p192 - 195Journal Article
  • Delany H., The scope of judicial review - a question of the source or nature of powers, Irish Law Times, 11, 1993, p12 - 16Journal Article
  • Delany H., Statutory interpretation - can legislation have retrospective effect?, Irish Law Times, 10, 1992, p133 - 137Journal Article
  • Delany H., Recent developments in locus standi in Irish constitutional law, Irish Law Times, 8, 1990, p147 - 151Journal Article
  • The Proposed Court of Appeal in, editor(s)Bacik and Prendergast , Criminal Law and Practice Review , Dublin, Clarus Press, 2014, pp129 - 142, [Biehler, H.]Book Chapter

Research Expertise

Equity and the Law of Trusts, Administrative Law, particularly Judicial Review of Administrative Action, and Civil Procedure

Recognition

  • Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin 1998
  • Commissioner, The Law Reform Commission April 1997 to May 2005