Daniel O'Keeffe (judge)

The Hon. Mr. Justice
Daniel O'Keeffe
Chairperson, Standards in Public Office Commission
Assumed office
11 February 2014
Nominated by Government of Ireland
Appointed by Michael D. Higgins
Preceded by Mr. Justice Matthew Smith
Judge of the High Court
In office
2008–2013
Nominated by Government of Ireland
Appointed by Mary McAleese
Chairperson, Irish Takeover Panel
In office
1998–2008
Appointed by Governor, Central Bank of Ireland
Succeeded by Rory Brady
Personal details
Born 1943
Ennis, Ireland
Nationality Irish
Alma mater UCD, King's Inns
Profession Judge, Barrister

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

He is 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 practiced at the Bar until his appointment to the High Court in 2008.

He qualified as a Chartered Accountant.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "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. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  5. ↑ "Members of the Commission". Commission for Public Service Appointments. 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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