Éamon RyanPosition: Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
Age:43
Constituency:Dublin South
Political career:First position in cabinet. First elected to the Dáil for the Green Party in 2002, where he was the party's energy and transport spokesman. He began his political career in 1998 when he was co-opted to Dublin city council to replace John Gormley.
Immediate challenges:Making progress on renewable targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; major reform of the electricity market, including removal of the grid from ESB's ownership; progress towards achieving targets for biofuel and renewable electricity; reform of broadcasting legislation; Shell pipeline route in Rossport.
