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.
New Jobs For Arklow On The Way.
Echelon said it will create 1,100 jobs during construction of the new data centre campus in Arklow.
New Action Plan Launched To Improve Water Quality In Wicklow
Major investment in projects to improve water quality has been announced by the Government.
New Funding Supports Announced To Support Local Engagement On Climate Action
A new opportunity has been launched to support local engagement on climate action and the environment .
Planning Application Lodged For Greystones Primary Care Centre
Wicklow TD and Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has today confirmed that a planning application for a major Primary Care Centre to serve the communities of Greystones, Kilcoole and Delgany has been lodged with Wicklow County Council.
Councillors Vote Against Discussion Of Site In Blessington Under Enforcement Order
Wicklow County Council has refused to discuss the on-going issue at Kippure Lodge and Holiday Village in Blessington.
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