Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment
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Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment | |
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Appointer | President of Ireland on the nomination of the Taoiseach |
Inaugural holder | Seán Etchingham as Director of Fisheries |
Formation | 26 August 1921 |
Website | www |
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Irish: An tAire Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide agus Comhshaoil) is the senior minister at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment in the Government of Ireland.
The current Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment is Denis Naughten, TD. He is assisted by:
- Seán Kyne, TD – Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources
Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 List of office-holders
- 2.1 Director of Fisheries 1919–1921
- 2.2 Secretary for Fisheries 1921–1922
- 2.3 Minister for Fisheries 1922–1930
- 2.4 Minister for Lands and Fisheries 1930–1937
- 2.5 Minister for Lands 1937–1977
- 2.6 Minister for Fisheries 1977–1978
- 2.7 Minister for Fisheries and Forestry 1978–1986
- 2.8 Minister for Tourism, Fisheries and Forestry 1986–1987
- 2.9 Minister for the Marine 1987–1997
- 2.10 Minister for Marine and Natural Resources 1997–2002
- 2.11 Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources 2002–2007
- 2.12 Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources 2007–2016
- 2.13 Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment 2016–present
- 3 See also
- 4 References
- 5 External links
Overview[edit]
The Department has responsibilities in the areas of:
Communications[edit]
- Communications development – promotion of the provision and development of competitive high quality and world class services in the communications, electronic and mobile commerce sectors.
- Business and technology – focusing on new business and technology applications and the development of policies, initiatives and legislation as appropriate.
- Regulatory affairs – the development of effective policies for the regulation of the electronic communications sector and management of the radio frequency spectrum.
- Postal services – the development of an effective policy for the Irish postal sector based on open market principles.
- It is seen as a replacement to the old Department of Posts and Telegraphs.
Natural Resources[edit]
- The Petroleum Affairs Division aims to:
- maximise the benefits to the State from exploration for and production of indigenous oil and gas resources;
- ensure that activities are conducted safely and with due regard to their impact on the environment and other land/sea users.
- The Exploration and Mining Division of the Department is charged with:
- applying the Minerals Development Act to minerals exploration and development;
- encouraging the early identification and responsible development by private investors of the Nation's minerals deposits in accordance with best international practice;
- enhancing the attractiveness of Ireland for international and national minerals investment by active promotional measures.
- The Geological Survey of Ireland is:
- Ireland's National Earth Science Agency, and is responsible for providing geological advice and information.
Climate Action[edit]
- To develop a competitive energy supply industry
- To ensure security and reliability of energy supply
- To develop energy conservation and end-use efficiency
Broadcasting[edit]
The Broadcasting Division aims to:
- Develop a policy and legislative framework to facilitate the provision of quality broadcasting services in Ireland
- To optimise the opportunities presented by the emerging technologies for the provision of new Irish-based broadcasting services.
List of office-holders[edit]
Director of Fisheries 1919–1921[edit] |
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No. | Name | Term of office | Party | ||
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1. | Seán Etchingham | 2 April 1919 | 26 August 1921 | Sinn Féin | |
Secretary for Fisheries 1921–1922[edit] |
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No. | Name | Term of office | Party | ||
Seán Etchingham | 26 August 1921 | 9 January 1922 | Sinn Féin | ||
Minister for Fisheries 1922–1930[edit] |
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No. | Name | Term of office | Party | ||
2. | Fionán Lynch | 14 December 1922 | 3 April 1930 | Cumann na nGaedheal | |
Minister for Lands and Fisheries 1930–1937[edit] |
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No. | Name | Term of office | Party | ||
Fionán Lynch | 3 April 1930 | 9 March 1932 | Cumann na nGaedheal | ||
3. | P. J. Ruttledge | 9 March 1932 | 8 February 1933 | Fianna Fáil | |
4. | Joseph Connolly | 8 February 1933 | 29 May 1936 | Fianna Fáil | |
5. | Frank Aiken | 3 June 1936 | 11 November 1936 | Fianna Fáil | |
6. | Gerald Boland | 11 November 1936 | 21 July 1937 | Fianna Fáil | |
Minister for Lands 1937–1977[edit] |
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No. | Name | Term of office | Party | ||
Gerald Boland | 21 July 1937 | 8 September 1939 | Fianna Fáil | ||
7. | Thomas Derrig (1st time) | 8 September 1939 | 2 July 1943 | Fianna Fáil | |
8. | Seán Moylan | 2 July 1943 | 18 February 1948 | Fianna Fáil | |
9. | Joseph Blowick (1st time) | 18 February 1948 | 7 March 1951 | Clann na Talmhan | |
Thomas Derrig (2nd time) | 13 June 1951 | 2 June 1954 | Fianna Fáil | ||
Joseph Blowick (2nd time) | 2 June 1954 | 20 March 1957 | Clann na Talmhan | ||
10. | Erskine H. Childers | 20 March 1957 | 23 July 1959 | Fianna Fáil | |
11. | Micheál Ó Móráin | 23 July 1959 | 26 March 1968 | Fianna Fáil | |
12. | Pádraig Faulkner | 26 March 1968 | 2 July 1969 | Fianna Fáil | |
13. | Seán Flanagan | 2 July 1969 | 14 March 1973 | Fianna Fáil | |
14. | Tom Fitzpatrick (1st time) | 14 March 1973 | 2 December 1976 | Fine Gael | |
15. | Paddy Donegan | 2 December 1976 | 9 February 1977 | Fine Gael | |
Minister for Fisheries 1977–1978[edit] |
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No. | Name | Term of office | Party | ||
Paddy Donegan | 9 February 1977 | 5 July 1977 | Fine Gael | ||
16. | Brian Lenihan | 5 July 1977 | 15 July 1978 | Fianna Fáil | |
Minister for Fisheries and Forestry 1978–1986[edit] |
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No. | Name | Term of office | Party | ||
Brian Lenihan | 15 July 1978 | 11 December 1979 | Fianna Fáil | ||
17. | Paddy Power | 12 December 1979 | 30 June 1981 | Fianna Fáil | |
Tom Fitzpatrick (2nd time) | 30 June 1981 | 9 March 1982 | Fine Gael | ||
18. | Brendan Daly (1st time) | 9 March 1982 | 14 December 1982 | Fianna Fáil | |
19. | Paddy O'Toole (1st time) | 14 December 1982 | 14 February 1986 | Fine Gael | |
20. | Liam Kavanagh | 14 February 1986 | 19 February 1986 | Labour Party | |
Minister for Tourism, Fisheries and Forestry 1986–1987[edit] |
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No. | Name | Term of office | Party | ||
Liam Kavanagh | 19 February 1986 | 20 January 1987 | Labour Party | ||
Paddy O'Toole (2nd time) | 20 January 1987 | 10 March 1987 | Fine Gael | ||
Brendan Daly (2nd time) | 10 March 1987 | 20 March 1987 | Fianna Fáil | ||
Minister for the Marine 1987–1997[edit] |
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No. | Name | Term of office | Party | ||
Brendan Daly (2nd time) | 20 March 1987 | 12 July 1989 | Fianna Fáil | ||
21. | John Wilson | 12 July 1989 | 11 February 1992 | Fianna Fáil | |
22. | Michael Woods (1st time) | 11 February 1992 | 12 January 1993 | Fianna Fáil | |
23. | David Andrews[1] | 12 January 1993 | 15 December 1994 | Fianna Fáil | |
24. | Hugh Coveney[1] | 15 December 1994 | 23 May 1995 | Fine Gael | |
25. | Seán Barrett[1] | 23 May 1995 | 26 June 1997 | Fine Gael | |
Michael Woods (2nd time) | 26 June 1997 | 12 July 1997 | Fianna Fáil | ||
Minister for Marine and Natural Resources 1997–2002[edit] |
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No. | Name | Term of office | Party | ||
Michael Woods (2nd time) | 12 July 1997 | 27 January 2000 | Fianna Fáil | ||
26. | Frank Fahey | 27 January 2000 | 6 June 2002 | Fianna Fáil | |
Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources 2002–2007[edit] |
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No. | Name | Term of office | Party | ||
27. | Dermot Ahern | 6 June 2002 | 29 September 2004 | Fianna Fáil | |
28. | Noel Dempsey | 29 September 2004 | 14 June 2007 | Fianna Fáil | |
Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources 2007–2016[edit] |
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No. | Name | Term of office | Party | ||
29. | Eamon Ryan | 14 June 2007 | 23 January 2011 | Green Party | |
30. | Pat Carey | 23 January 2011 | 9 March 2011 | Fianna Fáil | |
31. | Pat Rabbitte | 9 March 2011 | 11 July 2014 | Labour Party | |
32. | Alex White | 11 July 2014 | 06 May 2016 | Labour Party | |
Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment 2016–present[edit] |
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No. | Name | Term of office | Party | ||
33. | Denis Naughten | 6 May 2016 | Incumbent | Independent |