Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

The minister of state at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science is a junior ministerial post in the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science of the Government of Ireland who performs duties and functions delegated by the minister for further and higher education, research, innovation and science. A minister of state does not hold cabinet rank.

The current minister of state is Marian Harkin, TD, who was appointed in January 2025.

List of ministers of state NameTerm of officePartyResponsibilitiesGovernmentNiall Collins1 July 202025 January 2025 Skills and Further Education32nd33rd34thMarian Harkin23 February 2025Incumbent Further education, apprenticeships, constructionand climate skills35th

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