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Irish Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism
The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism is the senior minister at the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism (An Roinn Ealaíon Spóirt agus Turasóireachta) in the Irish Government. The current Minister is John O'Donoghue, TD.
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Overview
The Minister for Economic Planning & Development was created by the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1977. The title was renamed Minister for Energy by order in 1980 and again in 1993 the title changed to Minister for Tourism and Trade. Several more title changes occurred, the current title was created on 6 June 2002 with the formation of the Government of the 29th Dáil — is primarily charged with policy-making in the areas of Arts, Sport and Tourism.
- ARTS
Formulation, development and evaluation of policy and structures to promote and foster the practice and appreciation of the creative and interpretative arts and to encourage the development of the Irish film industry; enabling the national cultural institutions, as integral elements of the national culture, to preserve, protect and present for the benefit of present and future generations our moveable heritage and cultural assets.
- SPORT
Formulation, development and evaluation of sport policy (the implementation of which in the main is a matter for the Irish Sports Council); overseeing major sports projects, including the National Aquatic Centre at Abbotstown; developing proposals for the provision of a national stadium; the administration of the Sports Capital and the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programmes.
- TOURISM
Facilitating the continued development by the tourism industry of an economic and environmentally sustainable and spatially balanced tourism sector, through formulating monitoring and reviewing a range of supporting policies and programmes, particularly within the framework of the National Development Plan and North/South Co-operation.
Minister for Economic Planning & Development 1977-1980
| # | Name | Took Office | Left Office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Martin O'Donoghue | July 8, 1977 | December 11, 1979 | Fianna Fáil |
| 2. | Michael O'Kennedy | December 12, 1979 | January 21, 1980 | Fianna Fáil |
Minister for Energy 1980-1981
| # | Name | Took Office | Left Office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. | Michael O'Kennedy | January 21, 1980 | January 22, 1980 | Fianna Fáil |
| 4. | George Colley | January 22, 1980 | June 30, 1981 | Fianna Fáil |
| 5. | Michael O'Leary | June 30, 1981 | August 21, 1981 | Labour |
Minister for Industry & Energy 1981-1983
| # | Name | Took Office | Left Office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael O'Leary | August 21, 1981 | March 9, 1982 | Labour | |
| 6. | Albert Reynolds (1st time) | March 9, 1982 | December 14, 1982 | Fianna Fáil |
| 7. | John Bruton | December 14, 1982 | December 13, 1983 | Fine Gael |
| 8. | Dick Spring | December 13, 1983 | December 17, 1983 | Labour |
Minister for Energy 1983-1993
| # | Name | Took Office | Left Office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Spring | December 17, 1983 | January 20, 1987 | Labour | |
| 9. | Michael Noonan | January 20, 1987 | March 10, 1987 | Fine Gael |
| 10. | Ray Burke | March 10, 1987 | November 24, 1988 | Fianna Fáil |
| 11. | Michael Smith | November 24, 1988 | July 12, 1989 | Fianna Fáil |
| 12. | Bobby Molloy | July 12, 1989 | November 4, 1993 | Progressive Democrats |
| Albert Reynolds (acting) | November 4, 1992 | January 12, 1993 | Fianna Fáil | |
| 13. | Brian Cowen | January 12, 1993 | January 22, 1993 | Fianna Fáil |
Minister for Tourism & Trade 1993-1997
| # | Name | Took Office | Left Office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. | Charlie McCreevy | January 22, 1993 | December 15, 1994 | Fianna Fáil |
| 15. | Enda Kenny | December 15, 1994 | June 26, 1997 | Fine Gael |
| 16. | Jim McDaid | June 26, 1997 | July 12, 1997 | Fianna Fáil |
Minister for Tourism, Sport & Recreation 1997-2002
| # | Name | Took Office | Left Office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim McDaid | July 12, 1997 | June 6, 2002 | Fianna Fáil |
Minister for Arts, Sport & Tourism 2002-present
| # | Name | Took Office | Left Office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17. | John O'Donoghue | June 6, 2002 | (Current Incumbent) | Fianna Fáil |
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