Daniel O'Keeffe (judge)
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Daniel O'Keeffe is a retired Irish judge who served as Chair of the Standards in Public Office Commission from 2014 to 2020, a Judge of the High Court from 2008 to 2013, and Chair of the Irish Takeover Panel from 1998 to 2008.[1][2][3][4]
Daniel O'Keeffe | |
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| Chair of the 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 | Matthew Smith |
| Succeeded by | Garrett Sheehan |
| Judge of the High Court | |
| In office 6 November 2008 – 21 December 2013 | |
| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Mary McAleese |
| Chair of the Irish Takeover Panel | |
| In office 21 January 1998 – 6 November 2008 | |
| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | Rory Brady |
| Personal details | |
| Education | |
As Chairman of the Standards in Public Office Commission, he was also an ex-officio member 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 Second Report of the Public Service Benchmarking Body which reported to the Minister for Finance in 2007.[9]
Education and career
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]