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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.
As of January 2025, 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.