Daniel O'Keeffe (judge)

Daniel O'Keeffe, styled as Mr Justice Daniel O'Keeffe, was chairperson of the Standards in Public Office Commission from 11 February 2014 until 10 February 2020.[1][2] He is a former Judge of the High Court (2008-2013).[3][4]

The Hon. Mr. Justice

Daniel O'Keeffe
Former Chairperson, Standards in Public Office Commission
In office
11 February 2014 â€“ 10 February 2020
Nominated byGovernment of Ireland
Appointed byMichael D. Higgins
Preceded byMr. Justice Matthew Smith
Succeeded byVacant
Judge of the High Court
In office
2008–2013
Nominated byGovernment of Ireland
Appointed byMary McAleese
Chairperson, Irish Takeover Panel
In office
1998–2008
Appointed byGovernor, Central Bank of Ireland
Succeeded byRory Brady
Personal details
Born1943
Ennis, Ireland
NationalityIrish
Alma materUCD, King's Inns
ProfessionJudge, Barrister

As Chairman of the Standards in Public Office Commission, he was also an ex-officio member (Commissioner) of the Commission for Public Service Appointments.[5] He is also a member of the Inquiry Panel appointed by the Central Bank of Ireland.[6][7][8]

He was Chairman of the Irish Takeover Panel from 1997 to 2008.[1]

He was Chairman of the Second Report of the Public Service Benchmarking Body which reported to the Minister for Finance in 2007.[9]

Education and career

Born in Ennis, Co. Clare in 1943, he was educated at Clongowes Wood College.[10] He was called to the Bar in 1964 having graduated from University College Dublin and the King's Inns. He was appointed a Senior Counsel in 1985. He practised at the Bar until his appointment to the High Court in 2008.

He qualified as a Chartered Accountant.[1]

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References
  1. "Justice Daniel O'Keeffe". Standards in Public Office Commission. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  2. "Appointment to Standards in Public Office Commission". Dublin: The Journal.ie. 14 January 2014. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  3. "High Court Appointment". Dublin: Department of the Taoiseach. 26 February 2008. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  4. "Retirement of Mr. Justice O'Keeffe". Association of Judges of Ireland. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  5. "Members of the Commission". Commission for Public Service Appointments. Archived from the original on 28 January 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
  6. "Administrative Sanctions Procedure". Central Bank of Ireland. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  7. "Judges, ex-bankers and tribunal lawyers on Central Bank financial inquiry panel". Dublin: Irish Times. 17 October 2014. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  8. "Central Bank names 'rogue bank' inquiry panel". Dublin: RTÉ News. 17 October 2014. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  9. "Report of the Public Service Benchmarking Body" (PDF). Dublin: Stationery Office. 21 December 2007. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  10. "Clongowes Wood College". Clongowes Wood College. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
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