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:
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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