Minister, Heather Humphreys, took over the portfolio on a temporary basis.
Justice Minister Helen McEntee is back at work following maternity leave.
She became the first serving Cabinet minister to have a baby, when she gave birth in April.
Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys took over the Justice portfolio on a temporary basis.

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