Minister for Social Protection

Minister for Social Protection
Incumbent Dara Calleary since 23 January 2025
Department of Social Protection
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 as Minister for Social Welfare
Formation	22 January 1947
Website	Official website

The Minister for Social Protection (Irish: An tAire Cosanta Sóisialta) is a senior minister in the Government of Ireland and leads the Department of Social Protection.

The current Minister for Social Protection is Dara Calleary. He is also Minister for Rural and Community Development.