449. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of newly qualified nurses and midwives who were offered positions at Cork University Hospital and Cork University Maternity Hospital in 2026 and subsequently had those offers withdrawn or were informed that positions were no longer available; the number of vacant nursing and midwifery posts currently at both hospitals; the number of graduate positions approved for 2026; the reason positions previously offered to graduates were subsequently withdrawn; if staffing restrictions or recruitment controls were a factor in these decisions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69684/26]

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449. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of newly qualified nurses and midwives who were offered positions at Cork University Hospital and Cork University Maternity Hospital in 2026 and subsequently had those offers withdrawn or were informed that positions were no longer available; the number of vacant nursing and midwifery posts currently at both hospitals; the number of graduate positions approved for 2026; the reason positions previously offered to graduates were subsequently withdrawn; if staffing restrictions or recruitment controls were a factor in these decisions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69684/26]

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1. 1 October 2026

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   449. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of newly qualified nurses and midwives who were offered positions at Cork University Hospital and Cork University Maternity Hospital in 2026 and subsequently had those offers withdrawn or were informed that positions were no longer available; the number of vacant nursing and midwifery posts currently at both hospitals; the number of graduate positions approved for 2026; the reason positions previously offered to graduates were subsequently withdrawn; if staffing restrictions or recruitment controls were a factor in these decisions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69684/26]

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