The minister of state at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is a junior ministerial post in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Government of Ireland who may perform functions delegated by the minister for foreign affairs and trade. A minister of state does not hold cabinet rank.
There are currently two ministers of state:
Neale Richmond, TD – Minister of State with special responsibility for International development and the diaspora; and
Thomas Byrne, TD – Minister of State with special responsibility for European Affairs.