Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Minister of State at the Department of Health is a junior ministerial post in the Department of Health of the Government of Ireland who may perform functions delegated by the Minister for Health. A Minister of State does not hold cabinet rank.
, there are three Ministers of State:

Mary Butler, TD – Minister of State with responsibility for mental health. Butler is also Government Chief Whip;
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor, TD – Minister of State with responsibility for public health, well-being and drugs; and
Kieran O'Donnell, TD – Minister of State with responsibility for older people.

List of ministers of state

Department of Health 1980–1997

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Department of Health and Children 1997–2011

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Department of Health 2011–present

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