450. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the current number of approved, funded, filled and vacant midwifery posts at Cork University Maternity Hospital; the number of midwives who have left the hospital through resignation, retirement or other reasons since January 2026; the number of these posts that have been replaced (details supplied); if any recruitment restrictions or staffing controls are currently affecting the filling of midwifery vacancies at CUMH; the impact that current staffing levels are having on the delivery of maternity services and staff workload; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69683/26]

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450. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the current number of approved, funded, filled and vacant midwifery posts at Cork University Maternity Hospital; the number of midwives who have left the hospital through resignation, retirement or other reasons since January 2026; the number of these posts that have been replaced (details supplied); if any recruitment restrictions or staffing controls are currently affecting the filling of midwifery vacancies at CUMH; the impact that current staffing levels are having on the delivery of maternity services and staff workload; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69683/26]

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1. 1 October 2026

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   450. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the current number of approved, funded, filled and vacant midwifery posts at Cork University Maternity Hospital; the number of midwives who have left the hospital through resignation, retirement or other reasons since January 2026; the number of these posts that have been replaced (details supplied); if any recruitment restrictions or staffing controls are currently affecting the filling of midwifery vacancies at CUMH; the impact that current staffing levels are having on the delivery of maternity services and staff workload; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69683/26]

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