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.
Magic Wicklow Half Dozen Win Tailteann Team Of The Year Places After Summer Glory
From a thirteen-point hole at half-time in July, to having six platers named on the Team of the Year, to the Sam Maguire next summer.......... the Garden County is blooming !!!!!!!!
Blessington Woman Running Dublin Marathon For Kidney Charity
Alana McMahon is raising money for the Irish Kidney Association that has supported her family since her father was left in kidney failure.
Wicklow Crèche Worker Awaits Sentenced For Child Cruelty
Gardaí were alerted when a dislocated elbow was noticed by the child's father.
Bray Barrister Called to the Inner Bar
Neasa Bird SC was formally called to the Inner Bar at a ceremony in the Four Courts recently.
Garda Patrols To Increase in Greystones and Delgany Ahead of Hallowe'en
It follows concerns about anti-social behaviour in Dr. Ryan Park, Archers Wood and surrounding areas.
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