James Gerard Collins

Background

Collins, James Gerard was born on October 16, 1938 in Abbeyfeale, Ireland.

Education

Educated, University College Dublin, Ireland.

Career

Former vocational teacher. Acting general secretary Fianna Fail Party, 1964-1967. Member Dail, 1967-1997.

Parliamentary secretary to minister for industry and commerce, 1969-1970. Also to minister for Gaeltacht, 1969-1970. Minister for posts and telegraphs, 1970-1973.

Member Limerick County Council, 1974-1977. Minister for justice, 1977-1981, 87-89. Minister foreign affairs, 1982, 89-92.

Spokesman foreign affairs, 1983-1987. Vice president Fianna Fail Party, since 1992. Leader Fianna Fail group, member European Parliament, since 1994, vice president, 1998-1999, president delegate to South Asia, since 1999.

Member parliamentary committee Secondary Legislation European Communities, since 1983. President delegate to South Africa, European Parliament, 1994.

Connections

Married Hilary Tattan.

Spouse:

Hilary Tattan.