Minister for Social Protection
| Minister for Social Protection | |
|---|---|
since 23 January 2025 | |
| Department of Social Protection | |
| Type | Social security 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 | James Ryan as Minister for Social Welfare |
| Formation | 22 January 1947 |
| Salary | €210,750 (2025) (including €115,953 TD salary) |
| Website | Official website |
The Minister for Social Protection (Irish: An tAire Coimirce Sóisialaí) is a senior minister in the Government of Ireland and leads the Department of Social Protection.
The Minister for Social Protection since January 2025 is Dara Calleary. He is also Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.