Minister for Health (Ireland)

Minister for Health
Incumbent Jennifer Carroll MacNeill since 23 January 2025
Department of Health
Member of	Government of Ireland Council of the European Union Dáil Éireann
Reports to	Taoiseach
Seat	Dublin, Ireland
Appointer	President of Ireland on the nomination of the Taoiseach
Inaugural holder	James Ryan
Formation	22 January 1947
Website	Official website

The Minister for Health (Irish: An tAire Sláinte) is a senior minister in the Government of Ireland and leads the Department of Health. The Minister for Health is responsible for healthcare in Ireland and related services.

The current Minister for Health is Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. She is assisted by:

• Mary Butler, TD – Minister of State for Mental Health.