James O'Keeffe | |
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.jpg) O'Keefe in 1963 | |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office October 1961 – April 1965 | |
| Constituency | Dublin South-West |
| Senator | |
| In office 14 May 1956 – 14 December 1961 | |
| Constituency | Industrial and Commercial Panel |
| Lord Mayor of Dublin | |
| In office 1974–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Cluskey(1969) |
| Succeeded by | Paddy Dunne |
| In office 1962–1963 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Briscoe |
| Succeeded by | Seán Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1912 (1912) Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 20 May 1986(1986-05-20) (aged 73–74) Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
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James Joseph O'Keeffe (1912 – 20 May 1986) was an IrishFine Gael politician.[1] A merchant and company director, he was a member of theSeanad from 1956 to 1961. During this period he also stood unsuccessfully forDáil Éireann in theDublin South-West constituency at the 1951 and 1957 general elections. He succeeded at the third attempt in being elected for Dublin South-West in 1961.[2] However he lost his seat at the1965 general election despite increasing his vote. He stood again in 1969 and 1977 in the newly createdDublin Rathmines West but did not regain his seat.
He was alsoLord Mayor of Dublin from 1962 to 1963, and from 1974 to 1975.[3]
| Civic offices | ||
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| Preceded by | Lord Mayor of Dublin 1962–1963 | Succeeded by |
| Vacant Position suspended Title last held by Frank Cluskey(1969) | Lord Mayor of Dublin 1974–1975 | Succeeded by |