Tom Shehan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome and support the proposed appointments of Mr. Justice Daniel O'Keeffe and Mr. Jim O'Keeffe to the Standards in Public Office Commission. While I do not know Mr. Justice O'Keeffe, I can certainly vouch for my former colleague, Mr. Jim O'Keeffe, who also has a legal background. The Minister seeks to strike a balance on the commission by appointing a former Member of the Oireachtas who will know the ins and outs of the political system. I support and approve both appointments.