The Donegal TD, who was previously Fianna Fáil's Agriculture Spokesperson, succeeds Dara Calleary, who resigned over last month's Oireachtas golf society dinner controversy.
He's the third person to hold the position since the government was formed at the end of June.
Wexford TD James Browne will succeed Deputy McConalogue as Minister of State at the Department of Justice.
Taoiseach Michéal Martin nominated the new Agriculture Minister in the Dáil this afternoon.
Warning & Scam Alert From Wicklow County Council
Note: all council employees carry valid ID
Weekend Closure Of Bray Recycling Centre
Essential machinery repairs are needed.
Wicklow Goes Lottery Gaga Following A Third Big Money Win This Week
Another day of National Lottery celebrations in Wicklow as €1 million winning store announced
Wicklow Walking Trail Will Be Closed On Friday
The works are part of essential upgrades planned on the trails in Glendalough.
Come Fly With Me! Wexford Bus Adds Wicklow Stops On Dublin Airport Route
Wexford Bus says seats must be reserved in advance on wexfordbus.com
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