Nominated by Government of Ireland Nominated by Government of Ireland Succeeded by Rory Brady | Appointed by Michael D. Higgins Appointed by Mary McAleese | |
Preceded by Mr. Justice Matthew Smith Appointed by Governor, Central Bank of Ireland Education Honorable Society of Kings Inns, University College Dublin | ||
Daniel O'Keeffe, styled as Mr Justice Daniel O'Keeffe, is chairperson of the Standards in Public Office Commission since 11 February 2014. He is a former Judge of the High Court (2008-2013).
He is ex-officio member (Commissioner) of the Commission for Public Service Appointments. He is also a member of the Inquiry Panel appointed by the Central Bank of Ireland.
He was Chairman of the Irish Takeover Panel from 1997 to 2008.
He was Chairman of the Second Report of the Public Service Benchmarking Body which reported to the Minister for Finance in 2007.
Education and Career
Born in Ennis, Co. Clare in 1943, he was educated at Clongowes Wood College. 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.