Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment
| Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment | |
|---|---|
| Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment | |
| Type | |
| 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 | Seán Etchingham as Director of Fisheries | 
| Formation | 26 August 1921 | 
| Salary | €210,750 (2025) (including €115,953 TD salary) | 
| Website | Official website | 
The Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment (Irish: An tAire Aeráide, Fuinnimh agus Comhshaoil) is a senior minister in the Government of Ireland and leads the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment.
The Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment since January 2025 is Darragh O'Brien, TD. He is also the Minister for Transport.
He is assisted by two Ministers of State:
- Alan Dillon, TD – Minister of State for the circular economy.
- Timmy Dooley, TD – Minister of State for the marine