Heather Humphreys assigned justice role as Helen McEntee goes on maternity leave

A government spokesman said the Taoiseach yesterday assigned the Department of Justice to Heather Humphreys to facilitate Helen McEntee's maternity leave.

Repeating what happened when Helen McEntee had her first child, Heather Humphreys was assigned the Justice portfolio for the six months leave which began on Friday. Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

Heather Humphreys has formally been assigned control of the Department of Justice to allow Helen McEntee begin her maternity leave for her second child.

Repeating what happened when Ms McEntee had her first child, Ms Humphreys was assigned the Justice portfolio for the six months leave which began on Friday.