James O'Keeffe

James Joseph O'Keeffe (1912 – 20 May 1986) was an Irish Fine Gael politician.[1] A merchant and company director, he was a member of the Seanad from 1954 to 1961. During this period he also stood unsuccessfully for Dáil Éireann in the Dublin South-West constituency at the 1951 and 1957 general elections. He succeeded at the third attempt in being elected for Dublin South-West in 1961.[2] However he lost his seat at the 1965 general election despite increasing his vote. He stood again in 1969 and 1977 in the newly created Dublin Rathmines West but did not regain his seat.

For the American political activist, see James O'Keefe.

Not to be confused with Jim O'Keeffe, Cork South-West politician.

He was also Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1962 to 1963 and from 1974 to 1975.

References

1. "James O'Keeffe". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
2. "James O'Keeffe". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 1 October 2012.

Civic offices
Preceded by Robert Briscoe	Lord Mayor of Dublin 1962–1963	Succeeded by Seán Moore
Vacant Position suspended	Lord Mayor of Dublin 1974–1975	Succeeded by Paddy Dunne