Avril Delaney

Avril Delaney is an experienced legal professional currently serving as State Solicitor Higher at the Chief State Solicitor's Office since February 2017, with prior experience as a State Solicitor. Avril's career began at Coughlan White & Partners Solicitors, where a role as Solicitor involved a diverse practice focusing on district court matters, particularly in criminal and family law. Initial training as a Trainee Solicitor encompassed personal injury litigation, commercial litigation, debt collection, conveyancing, and probate. Educational achievements include advanced diplomas in Public Procurement and Planning & Environmental Law from The Honorable Society of King's Inns, as well as a Master of Laws in Criminal Justice from University College Cork, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Legal and Business from Waterford Institute of Technology.