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Helen McEntee, Ireland s Minister for Justice, is now the first person in the history of the Irish State to become pregnant, take maternity leave, and give birth all while serving as a Cabinet minister.
As it stands, there are no provisions for members of Cabinet to avail of parental leave. However, Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed in March that McEntee would be granted a six-month maternity leave, and promised reforms surrounding parental leave for politicians.
I’m pleased to announce that Government has facilitated the maternity leave of Minister @HMcEntee
Having a family should in no way conflict with a career in public life.