List of ministerial resignations and terminations of appointment in the Republic of Ireland

The lists below indicate members of the government of Ireland (government ministers) or ministers of state (junior ministers) who left office during the term of a government.

In many instances, a resignation was requested by the Taoiseach, including during a reshuffle. This is distinct from circumstances where a minister's appointment was terminated by the Taoiseach, in some instances where the minister refused to comply with a request to resign. Ministers may become disqualified if they cease to be members of the Oireachtas (other than at a general election) or where there is a statutory disqualification on them remaining in office.

Prior to 1937, the head of government was the President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State, rather than the Taoiseach.

Government ministers
Members of the government are appointed by the president on the nomination of the Taoiseach and approval of the Dáil. The president accepts the resignation or terminates the appointment of a minister on the advice of the Taoiseach. This is governed by Articles 13 and 28 of the Constitution of Ireland.

Nomination withdrawn
On 13 November 1991, Jim McDaid was proposed as Minister for Defence, but his name was withdrawn later that day.

Ministers of State
Ministers of State are appointed by the government on the nomination of the Taoiseach. Prior to 1978, the equivalent position was Parliamentary Secretary.