Fine Gael's Josepha Madigan: 'I didn't expect my marriage to end' 

Josepha Madigan said her Fine Gael party colleagues, particularly Taoiseach Leo Varadkar have been 'fantastic' in terms of supporting her since the marriage breakdown in April. Pictures: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Government minister Josepha Madigan has said it is “no secret” that her marriage has ended but revealed she did not expect it to happen.

Ms Madigan, minister of State for special education and inclusion, said her experience practising as a family lawyer prior to her political career will help her through her divorce.