Minister of State (Ireland)

This article is about the current definition of "Minister of State". For the pre-1977 definition, see Minister of the Government.

A minister of state (Irish: Aire Stáit) in Ireland (often called a junior minister, aire sóisearach) is a minister of non-cabinet rank attached to one or more Departments of State of the Government of Ireland and assists the Minister of the Government responsible for that department. The government may appoint up to 23 ministers of state.

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