She will remain a member of the government without a portfolio with Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys taking on the justice brief.
Many of the duties of the role will be delegated to Super Junior Minister Hildegarde Naughton and Minister of State James Browne.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin told the Dáil they have worked out the situation despite the lack of specific maternity leave for politicians
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne In Court Over Drink-Driving Charge
The Wicklow-Wexford TD was stopped at a mandatory checkpoint in Dublin City Centre last May.
Wicklow Pumped With Pride At IPD Awards
The Murrough Pump Track took first place in the Community Youth Initiative category.
Shimmer Boy Crowned 'A New Local Hero' 2026 At Dublin Finale
A New Local Hero is part of Irish Music Month, an initiative of Hot Press and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
Bray Wanderers Cruise Into First Division Playoff Final After Easing Past Kerry
Seagulls book Play-off Final spot with 5-1 aggregate win, with UCD next on Sunday
Lakers Is Back! Bigger, Brighter and Rebuilt.
Cue the celebrations! Lakers Sports & Social Club is marking the official completion of its rebuild and an exciting new chapter.
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Love Songs on the Coast
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