Minister McEntee visiting O'Carolan College, Nobber, on her last day before starting her maternity leave.

Minister McEntee gives birth to a baby boy

Minister Helen McEntee has given birth to a baby boy.

The new baby, born in the Rotunda Hospital, weighed in at 9lb was born 10.29 am this morning.

The new arrival is Mc Entee’s second child after she and her husband Paul Hickey welcomed a baby boy, Michael Shane in April of last year.

A spokesperson said both mother and baby were healthy and well. The couple have yet to decide on a name for the baby.