The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media is a senior minister in the Government of Ireland and leads the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The current minister is Catherine Martin, TD. She is assisted by one Minister of State:

Overview

The Minister for Economic Planning and Development was created by the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1977. The title and functions of the position have changed several times since then. The current title was adopted in 2020 by the 32nd Government.

Culture

Creating an environment enabling the National Cultural Institutions to flourish through the provision of financial resources and an appropriate policy framework. The National Cultural Institutions include: the National Archives of Ireland, National Concert Hall, National Library of Ireland, National Museum of Ireland, Chester Beatty Library, Irish Museum of Modern Art and National Gallery of Ireland. Formulation, development and evaluation of policy and structures to promote and foster the practice and appreciation of the creative and interpretative arts and to encourage the development of the Irish film industry; enabling the national cultural institutions, as integral elements of the national culture, to preserve, protect and present for the benefit of present and future generations our moveable heritage and cultural assets.

List of office-holders

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Minister for Economic Planning and Development 1977–1980

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Minister for Energy 1980–1981

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Minister for Industry and Energy 1981–1983

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Minister for Energy 1983–1993

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Minister for Tourism and Trade 1993–1997

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Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation 1997–2002

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Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism 2002–2010

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Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport 2010–2011

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Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht 2011–2016

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Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs 2016–2017

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Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht 2017–2020

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Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media 2020–present

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