Babies are wonderful, but beware fear of missing out

We should, I think, all welcome the statement made on behalf of Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee that she intends to take her full six months of maternity leave - not just for her own benefit, but to "pave the way" for other female politicians' rights. (At present there is no provision for TDs to take maternity leave, although this is likely to be amended in the near future).