Minister for Communications (Ireland)

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The Minister for Communications was the minister in the Government of Ireland created by the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1983 to replace the Minister for Posts & Telegraphs. In 1991 the ministers functions were passed to the retitled Minister for Tourism, Transport & Communications and the department ceased to exist.

[edit] Minister for Communications 1984–1991

# Name Entered Office Left Office Party
1. Jim Mitchell 2 January 1984 10 March 1987 Fine Gael
2. John Wilson 10 March 1987 31 March 1987 Fianna Fáil
3. Ray Burke 31 March 1987 6 February 1991 Fianna Fáil