Fine Gael

McEntee dismisses speculation over her position in possible Fine Gael leadership race

Asked if Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar should be wary of her coming for his position, the Justice Minister responded: ‘Absolutely not’

  • June 14, 2023
Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice: “I’m sure there are people who don’t approve of the fact that I took maternity leave for a second time.” Picture: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said she is “sure” there were people who did not approve of her taking maternity leave a second time, but added that she was entitled to do so.

Speaking to reporters outside Government Buildings to launch amendments to a Bill to better support victims of stalking, McEntee said she was delighted to be back but acknowledged she had a “pretty hectic workload” in the weeks ahead.

It was put ...