A year of firsts for Helen McEntee as she mulls leadership prospects

The first minister to have a baby while serving at Cabinet talks about expectations, gender norms, and her prospects in Fine Gael

Smiles all around as Justice Minister Helen McEntee brings her baby boy Michael to the opening of the Nobber Greenway in Co Meath. Picture: Seamus Farrelly

"Where has the year gone?" Justice Minister Helen McEntee posted under an Instagram clip of her son, marking his first birthday.

A year ago this week, the Fine Gael TD made history in becoming the first minister to have a baby while serving at Cabinet.