Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform
| Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform | |
|---|---|
| Appointer | President of Ireland on the nomination of the Taoiseach |
| Inaugural holder | Brendan Howlin |
| Formation | 9 March 2011 |
| Website |
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The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Irish: An tAire Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe) is the senior minister at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in the Government of Ireland.
The current Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is Brendan Howlin, TD.[2] He is assisted by:
- Simon Harris, TD – Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Public Procurement and International Banking
The department is responsible for Public Expenditure and Reform. It was created in March 2011, taking over some of the functions of the Department of Finance.[3]
Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform 2011–present
| No. | Name | Term of office | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brendan Howlin | 9 March 2011 | Incumbent | Labour Party | |
See also
References
- ↑ Howlin was acting minister from 9 March 2011 to 5 July 2011 before the department was officially created.
- ↑ "Noonan named as new Finance Minister". RTÉ News. 9 March 2011.
- ↑ "S.I. No. 401/2011 — Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 2011 (Appointed Day) Order 2011". 5 July 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
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