Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said that some people "don’t approve" of the fact that she has taken two stints of maternity leave.
READ MORE: Helen McEntee launches plan to prevent victims of stalking or harassment being cross-examined by perpetratorAlthough ministers do not have a legal entitlement to take maternity leave, Ms McEntee took six months' leave on both occasions. When asked about the comment outside Government Buildings, the Justice Minister said that she was entitled to leave and women need to be shown they can progress in their political careers and have a family.
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