Anthony Collins (judge)

Anthony M. Collins
Judge of the Court of Appeal
Assumed office
10 December 2024
Nominated byGovernment of Ireland
Appointed byMichael D. Higgins
Advocate General of the European Court of Justice
In office
7 October 2021 – 7 October 2024
Nominated byGovernment of Ireland
Appointed byCommon Accord of the EU Member States
PresidentKoen Lenaerts
Preceded byGerard Hogan
Succeeded byDean Spielmann
Judge of the General Court of the European Union
In office
16 September 2013 – 6 October 2021
Nominated byGovernment of Ireland
Appointed byEuropean Council
Personal details
BornAnthony Michael Collins
(1960-05-23) 23 May 1960
SpouseMuireann Noonan BL
ChildrenFaolán, Siún, Síofra, Déidinn
EducationWillow Park School, Blackrock College, Sandymount High School
Alma mater

Anthony Michael Collins (born 1960) is an Irish judge who has served as a Judge of the Court of Appeal since November 2024. He previously served as Advocate General of the European Court of Justice from 2021 to 2024 and a Judge of the General Court of the European Union from 2013 to 2021.