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21st Jun 2022

Justice Minister Helen McEntee pregnant with baby #2

Kat O'Connor

Huge congratulations are in order for Justice Minister Helen McEntee.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has announced she is pregnant with her second child.

McEntee shared a sweet photo of her son Michael to confirm the news.

In the photo, her son is wearing a t-shirt that says ‘I’m gonna be a big brother’.

Alongside the adorable photo, the Justice Minister wrote, “So Michael has some news to share.”

Her followers showered her with loving messages after the announcement.

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar wrote, “Fantastic news, congratulations. Exciting times ahead.”

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“Fab news, congrats all. Michael will be a great big brother,” another added.

One shared, “Lovely news for a very hard-working lady. Best of luck.”

“Great news! Congratulations, you are a trailblazer Minister,” another wrote.

The soon-to-be mum-of-two is due to give birth in December.

A spokesperson for Minister McEntee also confirmed her special news.

They stated, “The Minister and her husband Paul are very happy to be expecting their second child, due in December.

“Minister McEntee intends to take maternity leave to care for their baby.”

Minister McEntee welcomed her son Michael in April 2021.

As well as becoming a mum, McEntee also became the first female minister to welcome a baby while serving in Cabinet.