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
Peter Thiel Event Will Not Go Ahead In Wicklow Hotel
Powerscourt Estate, where the five-star Powerscourt Hotel and Spa is located, announced the Dialog event has been cancelled - with relief.
Wicklow Receives €10.72 Million to Repair Roads Damaged by Storm Chandra
Wicklow Apprentice Wins ESB HGV Mechanic Apprentice of the Year
A wheely good result for Daniel Diamond from Glenealy!
Wicklow Takes Two Spots In Top Five As Ireland's Best Music Festivals Are Revealed
Beyond the Pale and Kaleidoscope wow the crowds with festival fever flair finishing top five in nationwide research
Short-Term Extension Of Fuel Excise Cuts For Wicklow Families And Businesses
Tanaiste says extending measures is to offset 'cliff-edge' fall for people and businesses while monitoring inflation
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Relaxing favourites with Traic O'Braonain
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