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 – 10 February 2020 | |
| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Michael D. Higgins |
| Preceded by | Mr. Justice Matthew Smith |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| 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 |
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]
References
- "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. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- "Members of the Commission". Commission for Public Service Appointments. Archived from the original on 28 January 2015. 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.