The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine () is a senior minister in the Government of Ireland and leads the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
The current Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine is Martin Heydon. He is assisted by three ministers of state:
- Noel Grealish, TD â Minister of State for food promotion, new markets, research and development
- Michael Healy-Rae, TD â Minister of State for forestry, farm safety and horticulture
- Timmy Dooley, TD â Minister of State for the marine
Functions
The department's functions include:
- Policy advice and development on all areas of departmental responsibility
- Representation in international especially European Union and national negotiations;
- Development and implementation of national and EU schemes in support of agriculture, fisheries, forestry and rural development.
- Monitoring and controlling aspects of food safety.
- Control and audit of public expenditure under its control.
- Regulation of the agriculture, fisheries and food industries through national and EU law.
- Monitoring and controlling animal and plant health and animal welfare.
- Monitoring and direction of state bodies engaged in the following areas:
- Research training and advice.
- Market development and promotion.
- Industry regulation and development.
- Commercial activities.
- Direct provision of support services to agriculture, fisheries and forestry.
List of office-holders
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