Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is a senior minister in the Government of Ireland and leads the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage as of 2025 is James Browne, TD.
He is assisted by three Ministers of State:
- John Cummins, TD – Minister of State for local government and planning
- Christopher O'Sullivan, TD – Minister of State for nature, heritage and biodiversity
- Kieran O'Donnell, TD – Minister of State for housing
Overview
- housing;
- local authorities and related services;
- the supervision of elections, including general elections and presidential elections.
List of office-holders
Minister for Local Government 1919–1924
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Minister for Local Government and Public Health 1924–1947
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Minister for Local Government 1947–1977
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Minister for the Environment 1977–1997
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Minister for Environment and Local Government 1997–2002
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Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government 2002–2011
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Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government 2011–2016
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Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government 2016–2017
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Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government 2017–2020
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Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage 2020–present
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