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a junior Minister in the Federal or Central Government who may assist a cabinet minister or have independent charge of a ministry
a member of HM's Government, junior only to a Secretary of State but senior to a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Minister of State is a title borne by politicians or officials in certain countries governed under a parliamentary system. In some countries a "minister of state" is a junior minister, who is assigned to assist a specific cabinet minister. In others countries a "minister of state" is a holder of a more senior position, such as a cabinet minister or even a head of government.
A Minister of State , in the Republic of Ireland, is a junior minister of non-cabinet rank, attached to one or more Departments of State of the Irish Government. Unlike other cabinet ministers who are appointed by the President of Ireland on the advice of the Taoiseach, with the prior nomination of Dáil Éireann, Ministers of State are appointed by the cabinet, on nomination of the Taoiseach.
Minister of State (Children and Youth) is a Cabinet of Canada portfolio, created in 2003, by the Prime Minister of Canada Paul Martin, for the 37th Parliament of Canada. The current Minister of State (Children and Youth) is Ethel Blondin-Andrew.
The Minister of State is the head of the government of Monaco, though he is appointed by and subordinate to the Prince of Monaco. During his term, he is responsible for leading the government's action and is in charge of foreign relations. As the Prince's representative, the Minister of State also directs the executive services, commands the police, and presides (with voting powers) over the Council of Government.
A minister of state is a junior cabinet minister in the Canadian Cabinet, usually given specific responsibilities to assist a senior cabinet minister in a specific area.
The Minister of State in Ireland, who has special reponsibilty for children, is officially styled Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and at the Department of Education and Science (with special responsibility for Children), and is a junior ministerial post in the Irish Departments of Health & Children, Education & Science and Justice, Equality & Law Reform. The Minister works together with the various senior Ministers in these departments and has special responsibility for children's affairs. The Minister of State does not hold cabinet rank, however, the minister often attends cabinet meetings.
The Minister of State, who has special responsibility for the Marine, officially styled as Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine & Natural Resources (special responsibility for the Marine), is a junior ministerial post in the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Ireland). The Minister works together with the senior Minister at this department and has special responsibility for public safety and environmental protection with regard to Marine affairs. The Minister of State does not hold cabinet rank.
The Minister of State, who has special reponsibilty for Labour Affairs, is officially styled Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (with special responsibility for Labour Affairs), and is a junior ministerial post in the Irish Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The Minister works together with the senior Minister in this department and has special responsibility for all labour affairs. The Minister of State does not hold cabinet rank.
The Minister of State, who has special reponsibilty for European Affairs, is officially styled Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (with special responsibility for European Affairs), and is a junior ministerial post in the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs. The Minister works together with the senior Minister in this department and has special responsibility for all European affairs. The Minister of State does not hold cabinet rank.
The Minister of State, who has special reponsibilty for Equality, is officially styled Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform (with special responsibility for Equality including Disability Issues), and is a junior ministerial post in the Irish Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The Minister works together with the senior Minister in this department and has special responsibilty for all equality issues. The Minister of State does not hold cabinet rank.
The Minister of State, who has special reponsibilty for Food and Horticulture, is officially styled Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food (with special responsibility for Food and Horticulture), and is a junior ministerial post in the Department of Agriculture and Food of the Irish Government. The Minister works together with the senior Minister in this department and has special responsibility for all affairs in relation to food and horticulture. The Minister of State does not hold cabinet rank.