Heather Humphreys to replace Helen McEntee as justice minister while on maternity leave

Justice Minister Helen McEntee will take six months fully paid maternity leave from April 30 and will remain as a Minister without Portfolio during that time. Picture: Sam Boal

Justice Minister Helen McEntee will take six months fully paid maternity leave from April 30 and will remain as Minister without Portfolio during that time, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has told the Dáil.

In a statement at lunchtime on Thursday, Mr Martin said the Government fully supports Ms McEntee’s desire to take  maternity leave and confirmed a mechanism has been arrived at.