Minister for Children, Disability and Equality
| Minister for Children, Disability and Equality | |
|---|---|
| Department of Children, Disability and Equality | |
| Status | Cabinet Minister |
| Member of | |
| Reports to | Taoiseach |
| Seat | Dublin, Ireland |
| Nominator | Taoiseach |
| Appointer | President of Ireland (on the advice of the Taoiseach) |
| Inaugural holder | Richard Mulcahy as Minister for the Gaeltacht |
| Formation | 2 June 1956 |
| Salary | €210,750 (2025) (including €115,953 TD salary) |
| Website | Official website |
The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality (Irish: An tAire Leanaí, Míchumais agus Comhionannais) is a senior minister in the government of Ireland and leads the Department of Children, Disability and Equality.
The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality since January 2025 is Norma Foley, TD. She is assisted by a minister of state:
- Hildegarde Naughton, TD – Minister of State at the Department of Children, Disability and Equality with responsibility for disability.