Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
| Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment | |
|---|---|
since 9 April 2024 | |
| Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment | |
| Type | Economy minister |
| Status | Cabinet minister |
| Member of | |
| Reports to | Taoiseach |
| Seat | Dublin, Ireland |
| Nominator | Taoiseach |
| Appointer | President of Ireland (on the advice of the Taoiseach) |
| Inaugural holder | Ernest Blythe as Director of Trade and Commerce |
| Formation | 17 June 1919 |
| Salary | €210,750 (2025) (including €115,953 TD salary) |
| Website | Official website |
The Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (Irish: An tAire Fiontar, Turasóireachta agus Fostaíochta) is a senior minister in the Government of Ireland and leads the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.
The current Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment is Peter Burke, TD.
He is assisted by two Ministers of State:
- Niamh Smyth, TD – Minister of State for trade promotion, artificial intelligence and digital transformation
- Alan Dillon, TD – Minister of State for small businesses and retail