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Revision as of 22:59, 22 January 2011
Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources | |
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Appointer | President of Ireland on the nomination of the Taoiseach |
Inaugural holder | Seán Etchingham |
Formation | 26 August 1921 |
Website | www.dcenr.gov.ie |
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Irish: Aire Cumarsáide, Fuinnimh agus Achmhainní Nádúrtha) is the senior minister at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in the Government of Ireland.
The current Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources is Eamon Ryan, TD. He is assisted by:
- Conor Lenihan, TD – Minister of State for Science, Technology, Innovation and Natural Resources.
Overview
The Department has responsibilities in the areas of:
Communications
- Communications development – promotion of the provision and development of competitive high quality and world class services in the communications, electronic and mobile commerce sectors.
- Business and technology – focusing on new business and technology applications and the development of policies, initiatives and legislation as appropriate.
- Regulatory affairs – the development of effective policies for the regulation of the electronic communications sector and management of the radio frequency spectrum.
- Postal services – the development of an effective policy for the Irish postal sector based on open market principles.
- It is seen as a replacement to the old Department of Posts and Telegraphs.
Natural Resources
- The Petroleum Affairs Division aims to:
- maximise the benefits to the State from exploration for and production of indigenous oil and gas resources;
- ensure that activities are conducted safely and with due regard to their impact on the environment and other land/sea users.
- The Exploration and Mining Division of the Department is charged with:
- applying the Minerals Development Act to minerals exploration and development;
- encouraging the early identification and responsible development by private investors of the Nation's minerals deposits in accordance with best international practice;
- enhancing the attractiveness of Ireland for international and national minerals investment by active promotional measures.
- The Geological Survey of Ireland is:
- Ireland's National Earth Science Agency, and is responsible for providing geological advice and information.
Energy
- To develop a competitive energy supply industry
- To ensure security and reliability of energy supply
- To develop energy conservation and end-use efficiency
Broadcasting
The Broadcasting Division aims to:
- Develop a policy and legislative framework to facilitate the provision of quality broadcasting services in Ireland
- To optimise the opportunities presented by the emerging technologies for the provision of new Irish-based broadcasting services.
Marine
The Department has a wide range of roles and functions in the areas of:
- Public safety
- Environmental protection
- Coastal zone
From January 2006 several areas including The Irish Coast Guard, Marine Survey Office and Maritime Safety Division, were moved to the Department of Transport.
List of office-holders
Minister for Fisheries 1921–1930 | |||||
No. | Name | Entered Office | Left Office | Party | |
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1. | Seán Etchingham | 26 August 1921 | 9 January 1922 | style="background-color: Template:Sinn Féin/meta/color" | | Sinn Féin |
2. | Fionán Lynch | 14 December 1922 | 3 April 1930 | style="background-color: Template:Cumann na nGaedheal/meta/color" | | Cumann na nGaedheal |
Minister for Lands and Fisheries 1930–1937 | |||||
No. | Name | Entered Office | Left Office | Party | |
Fionán Lynch | 3 April 1930 | 9 March 1932 | style="background-color: Template:Cumann na nGaedheal/meta/color" | | Cumann na nGaedheal | |
3. | P. J. Ruttledge | 9 March 1932 | 8 February 1933 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
4. | Joseph Connolly | 8 February 1933 | 29 May 1936 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
5. | Frank Aiken | 3 June 1936 | 11 November 1936 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
6. | Gerald Boland | 11 November 1936 | 21 July 1937 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
Minister for Lands 1937–1977 | |||||
No. | Name | Entered Office | Left Office | Party | |
Gerald Boland | 21 July 1937 | 8 September 1939 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil | |
7. | Thomas Derrig (1st time) | 8 September 1939 | 2 July 1943 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
8. | Seán Moylan | 2 July 1943 | 18 February 1948 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
9. | Joseph Blowick (1st time) | 18 February 1948 | 7 March 1951 | style="background-color: Template:Clann na Talmhan/meta/color" | | Clann na Talmhan |
Thomas Derrig (2nd time) | 13 June 1951 | 2 June 1954 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil | |
Joseph Blowick (2nd time) | 2 June 1954 | 20 March 1957 | style="background-color: Template:Clann na Talmhan/meta/color" | | Clann na Talmhan | |
10. | Erskine H. Childers | 20 March 1957 | 23 July 1959 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
11. | Micheál Ó Móráin | 23 July 1959 | 26 March 1968 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
12. | Pádraig Faulkner | 26 March 1968 | 2 July 1969 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
13. | Seán Flanagan | 2 July 1969 | 14 March 1973 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
14. | Tom Fitzpatrick (1st time) | 14 March 1973 | 2 December 1976 | style="background-color: Template:Fine Gael/meta/color" | | Fine Gael |
15. | Paddy Donegan | 2 December 1976 | 9 February 1977 | style="background-color: Template:Fine Gael/meta/color" | | Fine Gael |
Minister for Fisheries 1977–1978 | |||||
No. | Name | Entered Office | Left Office | Party | |
Paddy Donegan | 9 February 1977 | 5 July 1977 | style="background-color: Template:Fine Gael/meta/color" | | Fine Gael | |
16. | Brian Lenihan | 5 July 1977 | 15 July 1978 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
Minister for Fisheries and Forestry 1978–1986 | |||||
No. | Name | Entered Office | Left Office | Party | |
Brian Lenihan | 15 July 1978 | 11 December 1979 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil | |
17. | Paddy Power | 12 December 1979 | 30 June 1981 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
Tom Fitzpatrick (2nd time) | 30 June 1981 | 9 March 1982 | style="background-color: Template:Fine Gael/meta/color" | | Fine Gael | |
18. | Brendan Daly (1st time) | 9 March 1982 | 14 December 1982 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
19. | Paddy O'Toole (1st time) | 14 December 1982 | 14 February 1986 | style="background-color: Template:Fine Gael/meta/color" | | Fine Gael |
20. | Liam Kavanagh | 14 February 1986 | 19 February 1986 | style="background-color: Template:Labour Party (Ireland)/meta/color" | | Labour Party |
Minister for Tourism, Fisheries and Forestry 1986–1987 | |||||
No. | Name | Entered Office | Left Office | Party | |
Liam Kavanagh | 19 February 1986 | 20 January 1987 | style="background-color: Template:Labour Party (Ireland)/meta/color" | | Labour Party | |
Paddy O'Toole (2nd time) | 20 January 1987 | 10 March 1987 | style="background-color: Template:Fine Gael/meta/color" | | Fine Gael | |
Brendan Daly (2nd time) | 10 March 1987 | 20 March 1987 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil | |
Minister for the Marine 1987–1997 | |||||
No. | Name | Entered Office | Left Office | Party | |
Brendan Daly (2nd time) | 20 March 1987 | 12 July 1989 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil | |
21. | John Wilson | 12 July 1989 | 11 February 1992 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
22. | Michael Woods (1st time) | 11 February 1992 | 12 January 1993 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
23. | David Andrews[1] | 12 January 1993 | 15 December 1994 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
24. | Hugh Coveney[1] | 15 December 1994 | 23 May 1995 | style="background-color: Template:Fine Gael/meta/color" | | Fine Gael |
25. | Seán Barrett[1] | 23 May 1995 | 26 June 1997 | style="background-color: Template:Fine Gael/meta/color" | | Fine Gael |
Michael Woods (2nd time) | 26 June 1997 | 12 July 1997 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil | |
Minister for Marine and Natural Resources 1997–2002 | |||||
No. | Name | Entered Office | Left Office | Party | |
Michael Woods (2nd time) | 12 July 1997 | 27 January 2000 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil | |
26. | Frank Fahey | 27 January 2000 | 6 June 2002 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources 2002–2007 | |||||
No. | Name | Entered Office | Left Office | Party | |
27. | Dermot Ahern | 6 June 2002 | 29 September 2004 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
28. | Noel Dempsey | 29 September 2004 | 14 June 2007 | style="background-color: Template:Fianna Fáil/meta/color" | | Fianna Fáil |
Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources 2007–present | |||||
No. | Name | Entered Office | Left Office | Party | |
29. | Eamon Ryan | 14 June 2007 | Incumbent | style="background-color: Template:Green Party (Ireland)/meta/color" | | Green Party |