Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht


The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht is a senior minister in the Government of Ireland and leads the Department of Rural and [Community Development and the Gaeltacht].
The current Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht is Dara Calleary, TD. He is also Minister for Social Protection.
He is assisted by one Minister of State:

List of officeholders

Minister for Rural and Community Development 2017–2025

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Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht 2025–present

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