Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
List of Irish Ministers of State
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The Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht (Irish: An tAire Stáit sa Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe, Pobail agus Gaeltachta) is a junior ministerial post in the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht of the Government of Ireland who performs duties and functions delegated by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. A Minister of State does not hold cabinet rank.
As of January 2025[update], the Minister of State is Jerry Buttimer, TD, with responsibility for community development, charities, Gaeltacht and the islands.
List of ministers of state
Department of Rural and Community Development 2017–2025 | ||||||
| Name | Term of office | Party | Responsibilities | Government | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seán Kyne[1] | 20 June 2017 | 16 October 2018 | Fine Gael | Community[2] | 31st | |
| Seán Canney[3] | 16 October 2018 | 27 June 2020 | Independent | Community[4] | ||
| Joe O'Brien[5] | 1 July 2020 | 23 January 2025 | Green | Community Development and Charities[6][7][8] | 32nd • 33rd[9] • 34th | |
Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht 2025–present | ||||||
| Name | Term of office | Party | Responsibilities | Government | ||
| Jerry Buttimer | 29 January 2025 | Incumbent | Fine Gael | Community development, charities, Gaeltacht and the islands |
35th | |