Michael Collins (diplomat)
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Michael Collins in Berlin 2017
Michael Collins (born 25 June 1953, Dublin, Ireland)[1] is a retired Irish diplomat. Collins retired after his tenure as Ambassador to Germany (2013-2019). He was also Ambassador to the United States from 2007 to 2013,[2] Saudi Arabia from 1995 to 1999 and to the Czech Republic from 1999 to 2001.[3]
As of 18 November 2019, he has been Director General of The Institute of International and European Affairs.[4]
Collins attended Blackrock College, Dublin and Trinity College, Dublin.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b "H.E. Michael Collins Ambassador of Ireland to Germany CURRICULUM VITAE" (PDF). DFA. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Michael Collins, long-serving Irish ambassador, prepares a farewell to Washington". The Washington Post. June 19, 2013. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ Carswell, Simon (September 20, 2019). "The Republic must not bend on backstop, says State's longest-serving diplomat". The Irish Times. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Michael Collins Appointed Director General of the Institute of International and European Affairs". Institute of International and European Affairs. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
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