The Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport (Irish: An tAire Ealaíon, Meán, Cumarsáide, Cultúir agus Spóirt) is a senior minister in the Government of Ireland and leads the Department of Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport.

The current minister is Patrick O'Donovan, TD.

[1] The title and functions of the position have changed several times since then.

Creating an environment enabling the National Cultural Institutions to flourish through the provision of financial resources and an appropriate policy framework.

Formulation, development and evaluation of policy and structures to promote and foster the practice and appreciation of the creative and interpretative arts and to encourage the development of the Irish film industry; enabling the national cultural institutions, as integral elements of the national culture, to preserve, protect and present for the benefit of present and future generations our moveable heritage and cultural assets.