Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Irish: An tAire  Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta) is a senior minister in the Government of Ireland and leads the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science is Patrick O'Donovan, TD.

He is assisted by Niall Collins, TD, Minister of State for Skills and Further Education.

List of office-holders
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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science 2020–present
!Name !colspan="2"|Term of office !colspan="2"|Party !Government
 * Simon Harris
 * 27 June 2020
 * 9 April 2024
 * 32nd • 33rd
 * Patrick O'Donovan
 * 9 April 2024
 * Incumbent
 * 34th
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 * Incumbent
 * 34th
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