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:

Jerry Buttimer, TD – Minister of State for community development, charities, Gaeltacht and the islands:

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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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