Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine
Incumbent
Martin Heydon
since 23 January 2025
Department of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine
TypeAgriculture minister
StatusCabinet minister
Member of
Reports toTaoiseach
SeatDublin, Ireland
NominatorTaoiseach
AppointerPresident of Ireland
(on the advice of the Taoiseach)
Inaugural holderRobert Barton as Director of Agriculture
Formation2 April 1919
Salary€210,750 (2025)
(including €115,953 TD salary)
WebsiteOfficial website

The Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine (Irish: An tAire Talmhaíochta, Bia, Iascaigh agus Mara) is a senior minister in the Government of Ireland and leads the Department of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine.

The current Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine is Martin Heydon. He is assisted by three ministers of state:

  • Noel Grealish, TD – Minister of State for food promotion, new markets, research and development
  • Michael Healy-Rae, TD – Minister of State for forestry, farm safety and horticulture
  • Timmy Dooley, TD – Minister of State for the marine