Ministers of State of the 25th Dáil
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On 10 March 1987 the 20th Government of Ireland
was officially appointed by Dáil Éireann
. The new Fianna Fáil
minority government was led by the Taoiseach
Charles Haughey
.
On that day Haughey announced to the Dáil that the Government had appointed Vincent Brady
, TD
to the post of Minister for State at the Department of the Taoiseach with special responsibility as Government Chief Whip
. Also on the same day several other TD
s were appointed Ministers of State to the Government. On 12 March 1987, the Taoiseach announced that the Government had appointed the other Ministers of State.
took over as Minister of State at the Department of Energy, following the appointment of Michael Smith
as Minister for Energy on the previous day.
Government of the 25th Dáil
The 25th Dáil was elected at the 1987 general election on 17 February 1987 and first met on 10 March when the 20th Government of Ireland was appointed. The 25th Dáil lasted 849 days.-20th Government of Ireland:...
was officially appointed by Dáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann is the lower house, but principal chamber, of the Oireachtas , which also includes the President of Ireland and Seanad Éireann . It is directly elected at least once in every five years under the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote...
. The new Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál...
minority government was led by the Taoiseach
Taoiseach
The Taoiseach is the head of government or prime minister of Ireland. The Taoiseach is appointed by the President upon the nomination of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas , and must, in order to remain in office, retain the support of a majority in the Dáil.The current Taoiseach is...
Charles Haughey
Charles Haughey
Charles James "Charlie" Haughey was Taoiseach of Ireland, serving three terms in office . He was also the fourth leader of Fianna Fáil...
.
On that day Haughey announced to the Dáil that the Government had appointed Vincent Brady
Vincent Brady
Vincent Brady is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He served under Taoiseach Charles Haughey as Government Chief Whip and Minister for Defence .Vincent Brady was born in Dublin in 1936...
, TD
Teachta Dála
A Teachta Dála , usually abbreviated as TD in English, is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas . It is the equivalent of terms such as "Member of Parliament" or "deputy" used in other states. The official translation of the term is "Deputy to the Dáil", though a more literal...
to the post of Minister for State at the Department of the Taoiseach with special responsibility as Government Chief Whip
Chief Whip
The Chief Whip is a political office in some legislatures assigned to an elected member whose task is to administer the whipping system that ensures that members of the party attend and vote as the party leadership desires.-The Whips Office:...
. Also on the same day several other TD
Teachta Dála
A Teachta Dála , usually abbreviated as TD in English, is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas . It is the equivalent of terms such as "Member of Parliament" or "deputy" used in other states. The official translation of the term is "Deputy to the Dáil", though a more literal...
s were appointed Ministers of State to the Government. On 12 March 1987, the Taoiseach announced that the Government had appointed the other Ministers of State.
Ministers of State (12 March 1987 – 12 July 1989)
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| Vincent Brady Vincent Brady Vincent Brady is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He served under Taoiseach Charles Haughey as Government Chief Whip and Minister for Defence .Vincent Brady was born in Dublin in 1936... |
Government Chief Whip Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach The Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, officially styled as the Minister of State at the Departments of the Taoiseach and Defence with special responsibility as Government Chief Whip, is the Chief Whip of the Government of Ireland and is the most senior Minister of State... |
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| Minister of State at the Department of Defence | ||
| Máire Geoghegan-Quinn Máire Geoghegan-Quinn Máire Geoghegan-Quinn is an Irish politician, and is the current European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science. She previously served as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for the Galway West constituency from 1975 to 1997... |
Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach (with special responsibility for EEC matters and Government policy) |
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| Noel Treacy Noel Treacy Noel Treacy is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He served as a Teachta Dála for the Galway East constituency from 1982 to 2011.... |
Minister of State at the Department of Finance | |
| Michael Smith Michael Smith (Irish politician) Michael Smith is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a Teachta Dála for Tipperary North on several occasions since 1969... |
Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Fisheries and Forestry | |
| Pat the Cope Gallagher | Minister of State at the Department of the Marine | |
| Denis Lyons Denis Lyons Denis Lyons is a retired Irish Fianna Fáil party politician and former junior minister in the Irish government.Lyons was elected to Dáil Éireann on his first attempt, at the 1981 general election, when he was one of two Fianna Fáil candidates returned to the 22nd Dáil as TDs for the Cork... |
Minister of State at the Department of the Marine | |
| Joe Walsh Joe Walsh (Irish politician) Joe Walsh is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a Teachta Dála for Cork South West and was first elected as a TD at the 1977 general election. He lost his seat in 1981 but regained it again in 1982 and served as a TD until retiring at the 2007 general election... |
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food | |
| Séamus Kirk Séamus Kirk Séamus Kirk is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He is a former Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann, serving from October 2009 to March 2011. He has been a Teachta Dála for the Louth constituency since 1982.-Background:... |
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food | |
| Séamus Brennan Séamus Brennan Séamus Brennan was a senior Irish Fianna Fáil politician and a Teachta Dála for Dublin South. He served as a Minister of State, Minister for Tourism and Transport , Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications , Minister for Education , Minister for Transport , Minister for Social and... |
Minister of State at the Department of Industry and Commerce | |
| Seán McCarthy Seán McCarthy (Tipperary politician) Seán McCarthy is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. A physician before entering politics, he was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for the Tipperary South constituency at the 1981 general election. He was re-elected at each subsequent election until he lost his seat... |
Minister of State at the Department of Industry and Commerce | |
| Denis Gallagher Denis Gallagher Denis Gallagher was a senior Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He served as Minister for the Gaeltacht on two occasions.... |
Minister of State at the Department of the Gaeltacht | |
| Ger Connolly Ger Connolly Gerard Connolly is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician.A farmer and auctioneer, Connolly was firest elected to the 19th Dáil as a TD for the Laois–Offaly constituency on his first attempt at the 1969 general election and re-elected until retiring at the 1997 general election.When Charles... |
Minister of State at the Department of the Environment | |
| Seán Calleary Seán Calleary Seán Calleary is a former Irish politician. He was a Fianna Fáil member of Dáil Éireann from 1973 to 1992 representing the Mayo East constituency.... |
Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs | |
| Terry Leyden Terry Leyden Terry Leyden is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. Formerly a Teachta Dála , he is currently a member of Seanad Éireann.He was elected to Roscommon County Council in 1974, and re-elected in 1979 and 1985... |
Minister of State at the Department of Health | |
| Frank Fahey Frank Fahey Frank Fahey is a property developer and former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a Teachta Dála for the Galway West constituency.-Life before politics:... |
Minister of State at the Department of Education | |
Changes 31 March 1987 |
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| Name | Office | |
| Michael Smith Michael Smith (Irish politician) Michael Smith is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a Teachta Dála for Tipperary North on several occasions since 1969... |
Minister of State at the Department of Energy (with special responsibility for Science and Technology) |
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| Denis Lyons Denis Lyons Denis Lyons is a retired Irish Fianna Fáil party politician and former junior minister in the Irish government.Lyons was elected to Dáil Éireann on his first attempt, at the 1981 general election, when he was one of two Fianna Fáil candidates returned to the 22nd Dáil as TDs for the Cork... |
Minister of State at the Department of Tourism and Transport | |
Changes 30 June 1988A new position was created. |
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| Name | Office | |
| Noel Treacy Noel Treacy Noel Treacy is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He served as a Teachta Dála for the Galway East constituency from 1982 to 2011.... |
Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach (with special responsibility for Heritage Affairs) |
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Changes 25 November 1988
Liam AylwardLiam Aylward
Liam Aylward is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician and a Member of the European Parliament for the East constituency. He was a Teachta Dála for Carlow–Kilkenny from 1977–2007....
took over as Minister of State at the Department of Energy, following the appointment of Michael Smith
Michael Smith (Irish politician)
Michael Smith is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a Teachta Dála for Tipperary North on several occasions since 1969...
as Minister for Energy on the previous day.
See also
- Minister of StateMinister of State (Ireland)A Minister of State in Ireland is of non-Cabinet rank, attached to one or more Departments of State of the Government of Ireland....
- Members of the 25th DáilMembers of the 25th DáilThis is a list of the members who were elected to the 25th Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas of Ireland. These TDs were elected at the 1987 general election on 17 February 1987 and met on 10 March 1987. The 25th Dáil was dissolved by President Patrick Hillery, at the request of the...
- Government of the 25th DáilGovernment of the 25th DáilThe 25th Dáil was elected at the 1987 general election on 17 February 1987 and first met on 10 March when the 20th Government of Ireland was appointed. The 25th Dáil lasted 849 days.-20th Government of Ireland:...