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Thomas Kenneth "Ken" Whitaker (born 8 December 1916) is an Irish economist and former public servant, credited with a pivotal role in the economic development of Ireland. At 99 years of age, he remains mentally agile and is regularly consulted for his views on Irish economic issues.
Whitaker was born in Rostrevor, County Down, in 1916, shortly after the Easter Rising when all 32 counties were under British rule. His father was from County Westmeath and was assistant manager of a linen mill in the town. His mother, Jane O'Connor, came from Ballyguirey East, Labasheeda, County Clare. He was educated by the Christian Brothers in Drogheda which is now Scholars Townhouse Hotel. and later obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Latin and Celtic studies. Whitaker also earned an M.Sc. Econ degree by private study from the University of London.
Whitaker applied to join the Irish Civil Service and was successively awarded first place in four civil service exams: Clerical Officer (1934), Executive Officer (1935), Assistant Inspector of Taxes (1937), and Administrative Officer (1938). In 1943, he was promoted to the rank of Assistant Principal Officer, and in 1947, Principal Officer.
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This documentary on the former Secretary at the Department of Finance airs on the 27th December 2010 on TG4. Declared the Greatest Living Irish Person by the 2002 ESB/Rehab People of the Year Awards, TK Whitaker is one of the giants of 20th Century Ireland. His appointment as Secretary of the Department of Finance in 1956 led to a new era of optimism and prosperity. His influence also shaped government policy on Northern Ireland and Europe. Now in his tenth decade he reflects on a remarkable life dedicated to public service.
Fantastic profile of T. K. Whitaker via "Today with Sean O'Rourke" and Prof. Diarmaid Ferriter. Uploaded here for educational purposes.
Tribute video for TK Whitaker, for the Financial Services Excellence Awards 2008, at the awards TK Whitaker received a lifetime achievement award at the event. Big Red Engine produced the videos played at the event and also filmed and produced a video of the night itself. This video was produced by Big Red Engine for Business & Finance. www.bigredengine.ie - info@bigredengine.ie - +353 1 668 8884 Ground Floor, 31 Percy Place, Dublin 4, Ireland
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland celebrates its 50th anniversary with a gala dinner on February 18th 2011. Dr. TK Whitaker was presented with an award in recognition of the role his policies played in supporting FDI over his many years of public service.
Professor Alan Ahearne, Director of The Whitaker Institute at NUI Galway, discusses the impact of TK Whitaker’s work
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Doctor Eoin O'Leary, University College Cork, reflects on the impact of TK Whitaker.
This documentary on the former Secretary at the Department of Finance airs on the 27th December 2010 on TG4. Declared the Greatest Living Irish Person by the 2002 ESB/Rehab People of the Year Awards, TK Whitaker is one of the giants of 20th Century Ireland. His appointment as Secretary of the Department of Finance in 1956 led to a new era of optimism and prosperity. His influence also shaped government policy on Northern Ireland and Europe. Now in his tenth decade he reflects on a remarkable life dedicated to public service.
Tribute video for TK Whitaker, for the Financial Services Excellence Awards 2008, at the awards TK Whitaker received a lifetime achievement award at the event. Big Red Engine produced the videos played at the event and also filmed and produced a video of the night itself. This video was produced by Big Red Engine for Business & Finance. www.bigredengine.ie - info@bigredengine.ie - +353 1 668 8884 Ground Floor, 31 Percy Place, Dublin 4, Ireland
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland celebrates its 50th anniversary with a gala dinner on February 18th 2011. Dr. TK Whitaker was presented with an award in recognition of the role his policies played in supporting FDI over his many years of public service.
http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-is-presented-with-the-inaugural-tk-whitaker-award At the 42nd Annual Business & Finance Irish Business Awards, taking place on Thursday 15 December at the Convention Centre Dublin, President Michael D.Higgins was honoured with the Inaugural TK Whitaker Award for Outstanding Contribution to Public Life. In his speech, available below, the President paid tribute to T.K. Whitaker.
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Title reads: "De Valera President". (Irish Version) Dublin, Republic of Ireland (Eire, Southern Ireland). Exterior shot St. Patrick's Hall, Dublin Castle. L/S President Eamon de Valera arriving with his wife. M/S outgoing president, Sean O'Kelly, looking on. Interior: high angled shot President de Valera entering St. Patrick's Hall, guests standing either side. The chief justice reads the declaration to the President elect, who repeats it aloud after him. The President then takes the oath and sits down. M/S President de Valera signing the declaration. Various shots of Prime Minister Sean Lemass making tribute to de Valera, finishing in Gaelic language (natural sound). Various shots President de Valera responding to tribute in Gaelic (natural sound). Guests stand up. G/V ...
Inminente Conjuncion
Y será como ves
volverás a crecer
y vivirás al llover
y llorarás sin temer.
Un lapicero de cuero
un papel de cemento
pintan vida algo púrpura
en mi calle decepción.
Un libro que no respira más
un balón que se olvidó ya de su forma
una radio que amplifica su obsolescencia
y yo aquí expirando a pesar de vivir.
Quiero volar sin despegar
llegar ahí, y a tus ojos y tu cuello
pulir la brillantez de tu armadura
lograr la sensación de ya no poder más.
Y será como ves
volverás a crecer
y vivirás al llover y llorarás sin temer.
Será la causa el oro negro
que brilla nada y su intercambio es válido
ella es así yo no la quiero ver
quiere relucir y no la dejo. Mejor... yo no la dejo
Me doy cuenta que buscandote aqui
llego tarde a la inminente conjunción
sola vendrás con el tercer elemento
mientras sigo esperando con un amigo y un bastón