He was appointed principal of St Peter's College, Wexford by Bishop Brendan Comiskey in 1988 despite his removal by Comiskey's predecessor, Bishop Donal J. Herlihy, following allegations of Collins sexually abusing pupils in his charge.
He was appointed principal of St Peter's College, Wexford by Bishop Brendan Comiskey in 1988 despite allegations of sexual abuse against him by his predecessor, Bishop Donal J. Herlihy.