The Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht is a junior ministerial post in the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht of the Government of Ireland who performs duties and functions delegated by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.
A Minister of State does not hold cabinet rank.
As of January 2025[update], the Minister of State is Jerry Buttimer, TD, with responsibility for community development, charities, Gaeltacht and the islands.