Maurice Collins (judge)

Maurice G. Collins is an Irish lawyer who has been a judge of the Court of Appeal since November 2019. He formerly worked as a barrister prior to becoming a judge.

The Hon. Mr. Justice

Maurice Collins
Judge of the Court of Appeal
Assumed office
4 November 2019
Nominated byGovernment of Ireland
Appointed byMichael D. Higgins
Personal details
NationalityIrish
Alma mater

Early life

Collins is from Clonakilty in County Cork. His father's uncle was Michael Collins. He completed a BA at University College Cork and attended the King's Inns.[1]

He was called to the Bar in 1989 and became a senior counsel in 2003.[2] He is a former chair of the Incorporated Council for Law Reporting and became a bencher of the King's Inns in 2017.[2][1]

Collins had a broad practice while at the bar. He frequently represented the State on public law matters. He appeared for the State in a challenge taken by Brian Mohan to the constitutionality of parliamentary gender quota legislation and an action initiated by Jolyon Maugham to try to prevent Brexit through the High Court.[3][4]

His practice included commercial matters and disputes. He represented parties opposite Rory McIlroy and Dunnes Stores.[5][6] He also appeared in actions involving medical negligence.[7]

He appeared for Ireland in 2019 in the EU's General Court in appeal to the European Commission's decision arising from the EU illegal State aid case against Apple in Ireland.[8]

Judicial career

He became a Judge of the Court of Appeal in November 2019.[9] His appointment arose out of a vacancy was created due to the retirement of Michael Peart.[10]

Collins was appointed to the Law Reform Commission as a part-time commissioner for a five-year term in October 2020.[11]

Personal life

He is married to Nora Rice.[1] They are patrons of the National Gallery of Ireland.[12]

References
  1. "Clonakilty's Maurice is one of seven new judges". The Southern Star. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  2. "Appointments to the Court of Appeal". www.justice.ie. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  3. "Court reserves judgement on challenge to link between political funding and gender quotas". www.irishexaminer.com. 25 July 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  4. "Legal challenge to Brexit struck out". www.irishexaminer.com. 29 May 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  5. "Claim that Wozniacki told McIlroy that UNICEF donation was "stupid" - News". Irish Golf Desk. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  6. "Dunnes Stores winding up order withdrawn". RTÉ News. 14 December 2012. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  7. Traynor, Vivienne (18 October 2019). "I expected nausea not narcolepsy, father tells court". RTÉ News. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  8. Brennan, Joe. "Ireland set for courtroom showdown over €13bn Apple tax case". The Irish Times. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  9. "Diary President Appoints Judges To The Court Of Appeal". president.ie. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  10. "First solicitor appointed to the High Court retires after 17 years on the bench". Irish Legal News. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  11. "Three commissioners appointed to LRC". www.lawsociety.ie. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  12. "Current Patrons". National Gallery of Ireland. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
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