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