Noel Ahern (b.December, 1944), is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He is currently the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government.

Noel Ahern was born in Drumcondra, Dublin. He was educated at the Christian Brothers' O' Connell School, Dublin, University College, Dublin and the College of Commerce, Rathmines. He worked as an official with CIÉ before becoming embarking on a career in politics. Ahern first became involved in politics in 1985 when he was elected to Dublin City Council. In 1992 he was elected to Dáil Éireann for the first time and has been re-elected at every subsequent election. Between 1994 and 1997 Ahern served as Opposition spokesperson on the Environment with special responsibility for Housing. In 1997 he served as Chairperson of the Oireachtas All Party Dail Committee on Social Community & Family Affairs. In 2002 he received his current position as Minister of State at the Department of Environment and Local Government, with responsibility for Housing and Urban Renewal, and at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, with responsibility for Drugs Strategy and Community Affairs.

Noel Ahern is a brother of the current Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader, Bertie Ahern.

See also

• Minister of State
• Ministers of State of the 29th Dáil