Minister for Education and Youth

Minister for Education and Youth
Incumbent
Helen McEntee
since 23 January 2025
Department of Education and Youth
StatusCabinet Minister
Member of
Reports toTaoiseach
SeatDublin, Ireland
NominatorTaoiseach
AppointerPresident of Ireland
(on the binding advice of the Taoiseach)
Inaugural holderJohn J. O'Kelly as Minister for Irish
Formation29 June 1920
Salary€210,750 (2025)
(including €115,953 TD salary)
WebsiteOfficial website

The Minister for Education and Youth (Irish: An tAire Oideachais agus Óige) is a senior minister in the Government of Ireland and leads the Department of Education and Youth. The current Minister for Education and Youth is Helen McEntee, TD.

She is assisted by one Minister of State: