Minister of State Appointments
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Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
Foilsithe
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Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
The government on the nomination of the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, has formally appointed additional Ministers of State and assigned their responsibilities.
Speaking this evening An Taoiseach Micheál Martin said:
“I want to take this opportunity to wish the newly appointed Ministers of State well in their various portfolios. They bring a range of talent and ability to their Ministries and will act with determination and passion.
“Ireland faces great challenges as we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis. A difficult path lies ahead but the government will work collectively to engineer an economic and social recovery.
“This government reflects the shared future that each party has signed up for. We are ambitious in our plans and the appointment of the Ministers of State reflects our priorities for the five years.
“The Ministers of State will play a key role in the delivery of the Programme for Government, and will ensure that no sector is left behind.
“I look forward to working with my colleagues to progress our common goal of a fairer, more equal Ireland.”
Following the formal reconfiguration of departments, Minister of State Calleary will be assigned to the Department of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht.
Following the formal reconfiguration of departments, Minister of State Rabbitte will be assigned to the Department of Children, Disability, Equality and Integration.
Following the formal reconfiguration of Departments, Minister of State Noonan will be assigned to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Following the formal reconfiguration of departments, Minister of State English will be assigned to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Following the formal reconfiguration of departments, Minister of State Collins will be assigned to the Department of Higher Education, Innovation and Science.
The government previously appointed Senator Pippa Hackett to be Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Hildegarde Naughton TD to be Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.