Owen Keegan

Owen Keegan served as Interim Director of the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) from February to August 2024, stepping into the role to regulate Ireland's private rental sector. As Interim Director, Keegan brought a wealth of experience and a long track record of public service to the RTB, leveraging his understanding of local government and housing policy.

Keegan served as Chief Executive of Dublin City Council from 2013 to 2023, and as County Manager with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council from 2006 to 2013. Prior to these roles, Keegan worked as Assistant City Manager and Director of Traffic for Dublin City Council, establishing his expertise in urban management. He became Dublin City's first Director of Traffic in 1997.

Career history

• Interim Director, Residential Tenancies Board (February–August 2024)
• Chief Executive, Dublin City Council (2013–2023)
• County Manager, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (2006–2013)
• Assistant City Manager, Dublin City Council (from 1993)
• Economist, DKM Economic Consultants/Davy Stockbrokers, Department of Finance, ESRI, Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

After retiring from Dublin City Council in September 2023 following 10 years at the helm, Keegan brought institutional knowledge and regulatory expertise to the RTB during a period of increased demand for tenancy dispute resolution and rental sector oversight in Ireland's housing market.