Minister for Finance (Ireland)

Minister for Finance
since 23 January 2025
Department of Finance
TypeFinance minister
StatusCabinet minister
Member of
Reports toTaoiseach
SeatDublin, Ireland
NominatorTaoiseach
AppointerPresident of Ireland
(on the advice of the Taoiseach)
Inaugural holderEoin MacNeill
Formation22 January 1919
Salary€210,750 (2025)
(including €115,953 TD salary)
WebsiteOfficial website

The Minister for Finance (Irish: An tAire Airgeadais) is a senior minister in the Government of Ireland. The Minister for Finance leads the Department of Finance and is responsible for all financial and monetary matters of the state; and is considered the second most important member of the Government of Ireland, after the Taoiseach.

The current office holder is Paschal Donohoe, TD. He is assisted by one Minister of State Robert Troy, TD.