Varadkar may take on Justice when McEntee goes on maternity leave 

Helen McEntee is due to go on maternity leave on Friday week as she prepares to give birth to her second child

Speculation is mounting that Leo Varadkar could take over the role of minister for justice from helen McEntee on a temporary basis until a full Cabinet reshuffle on December 17. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar could take on the Justice portfolio when Helen McEntee takes maternity leave at the end of this month.

Speculation is mounting that Mr Varadkar could take over the role of minister for justice on a temporary basis until a full Cabinet reshuffle on December 17.