4265. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number and details of funding drawn down for projects awarded under the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme for the past three years in Cork County, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55933/26]
4264. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the amount that was spent on local improvement scheme roads in each Cork County municipal district in each of the years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55932/26]
4263. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide details of Cork County waiting list of applications by each Cork County Municipal District; the measures he is taking to reduce this list for Cork County; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55931/26]
4262. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of local improvement scheme roads repaired in each Cork County Municipal District in each of the years 2023 to 2025 inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55930/26]
4261. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the measures being taken to address the urgent backlog in local improvement scheme applications for Cork County; to provide additional funding to Cork County for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55929/26]
4260. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number and proportion of staff who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024; the levels of training, introductory or advanced use; to confirm the associated expenditure on each level of training provided, by his Department and public body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55879/26]
4196. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being taken by his Department to increase awareness among second level students, parents and guidance counsellors of apprenticeships, traineeships, micro-credentials and other alternatives to traditional university education pathways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55946/26]
4195. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of registered apprentices in each apprenticeship programme for each of the past five years, broken down by occupation, location (county), age profile and gender; the completion rates achieved in each year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55945/26]
4194. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of employers registered to provide apprenticeship opportunities in each of the past five years, broken down by sector, company size and county; the supports available to participating employers, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55944/26]
4193. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount of public funding allocated and expended on student accommodation projects since 2020; the number of bed spaces delivered under each project; the anticipated completion date of all approved projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55943/26]
4192. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for the up-to-date position of the implementation of the national strategy on artificial intelligence insofar as it relates to research, innovation and skills development; the funding allocated and expended to date; the key performance indicators being used to assess progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55942/26]
4191. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number and value of an organisations (details supplied) awards secured by Irish institutions to date, broken down by institution, research theme, county and year; the proportion relating to artificial intelligence, digital technologies and data science; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55941/26]
4190. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being taken to support the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence tools in publicly funded research; the funding allocated for such measures; the number of projects currently utilising AI technologies under programmes supported by his Department and it's agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55940/26]
4189. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total amount of Exchequer funding allocated to artificial intelligence research in each of the years 2022 to 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by funding agency, institution, programme and research discipline, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55939/26]
4188. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number and proportion of staff who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024; the levels of training, introductory or advanced use; to confirm the associated expenditure on each level of training provided, by his Department and public body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55875/26]
4161. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprenticeship registrations in County Cork in each of the years 2022 to 2025 and to date in 2026, by apprenticeship type; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57016/26]
3715. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses assigned to CHO area four in each year since 2023; the current vacancy rate; the current number of births and over 65s serviced per nurse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57448/26]
3714. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of GMS GP posts vacant in Cork County as of latest date available; the number of practices closed to new patients; the number of retirements and new entrants in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57447/26]
3713. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of individuals in CHO area 4 diagnosed with cancer in each of the past five years; the number referred to Cork University Hospital and the Mercy University Hospital respectively; the median waiting times for diagnosis and treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57446/26]
3712. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the current status of a new medical facility (details supplied); the estimated capital cost; the projected completion date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57445/26]
3711. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting ophthalmology appointments, diagnostics and treatment for glaucoma and other non-cataract eye conditions in CHO4 as of the latest available date; the breakdown of those waiting by hospital, age cohort and waiting time; the number of patients assessed as being at risk of vision deterioration or permanent sight loss while awaiting review or treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57444/26]
3710. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting cataract ophthalmology outpatient appointments, diagnostics and cataract surgery procedures in CHO4 as of the latest available date; the breakdown of those waiting by hospital, age cohort and waiting time; the number of patients awaiting cataract surgery for more than six, 12 and 18 months respectively, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57443/26]
3709. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE dentists assigned to CHO4 in each of the past three years; the current waiting times for school screening and treatment services for schools in Macroom area and Millstreet area; the number of patients on waiting lists under the dental treatment services scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57442/26]
3708. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons approved for home support services in County Cork who are currently awaiting commencement of services; the number awaiting additional hours; the average waiting period; the number of approved hours undelivered; the geographical areas in County Cork that have been identified with inadequate home support coverage; the staffing vacancies in HSE home supports services for CHO4 home support services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57441/26]
3707. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for reimbursement of continuous glucose monitoring systems submitted on an exceptional or case by case basis in each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to date in 2026; the number approved and refused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57440/26]
3706. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date data her Department holds on assessing the potential savings arising from wider access to continuous glucose monitoring systems through reductions in hospital admissions, emergency presentations and diabetes-related complications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57439/26]
3705. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health to request the Health Information and Quality Authority to undertake a health technology assessment of continuous glucose monitoring systems for cohorts other than persons with Type 1 diabetes, including persons with insulin-treated Type 2 diabetes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57438/26]
3704. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health to introduce a clinician-led assessment pathway to allow reimbursement of continuous glucose monitoring systems where a consultant endocrinologist certifies that such monitoring systems are clinically necessary, regardless of whether a patient has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57437/26]
3703. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the total dispensing costs for individuals of a medication (details supplied) nationally for each month in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; to provide the step-by-step process to date on the HSE assessment for this medication for inclusion on the drugs payment scheme; the estimated timeline for this assessment to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57436/26]
3664. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of staff WTE employed in Cork University Hospital in May 2026 and in December 2019 in medical, dental, nursing and midwifery, in tabular form. [57294/26]
3663. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of staff WTE employed in Cork University Maternity Hospital in May 2026 and in December 2019 in medical, dental, nursing and midwifery, in tabular form [57293/26]
3500. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health for the integration of community optometry into HSE care pathways to reduce ophthalmology waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56614/26]
3499. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health for the integration of community audiology services into HSE care pathways to reduce audiology waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56613/26]
3347. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number and proportion of staff who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024; the levels of training, introductory or advanced use; to confirm the associated expenditure on each level of training provided, by her Department and public body; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55876/26]
3067. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant, approved and filled consultant psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist and nursing post within CAMHS teams serving Cork city and county in 2025; the recruitment plans for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55920/26]
3066. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons in Cork County transitioning in 2025 from CAMHS to adult mental health services; the number of these young people experiencing gaps in service provision; to provide the average waiting time between discharge and transfer in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55919/26]
3065. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of children and young adults awaiting specialist eating disorder services in Cork county; the average waiting times; the staffing levels within those multidisciplinary teams; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55918/26]
3064. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the data available to her Department on trends in anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders among children and young adults aged 12 to 25 years over the past five years; to provide the relevant statistics available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55917/26]
3063. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons accessing a mental health service (details supplied) in Cork county in each of the past five years; the average waiting times; the funding allocated to these services in each of these years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55916/26]
2816. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of registered childcare places in Cork county; the net increase or decreases in childcare places since 2022; the number of service closures for Cork county in each years from 2022 to 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of services currently operating at full capacity in Cork county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55938/26]
2815. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of staff employed in the early learning and childcare sector in County Cork; the average pay rates by qualification level for Cork county; the estimated workforce shortfall in this sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55937/26]
2814. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of persons in Cork County awaiting residential placement, emergency placements and respite services, respectively; the number receiving fewer respite nights than assessed as required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55936/26]
2813. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children in Cork city and county awaiting an assessment of need; the average and longest waiting times; the staffing complement of assessment teams in Cork; the additional post sanctioned in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of these post that remain to be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55935/26]
2812. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children awaiting an assessment of need under the Disability Act 2005, by CHO area; the average wait time in each area; the number waiting longer than six, 12 and 24 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55934/26]
2811. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the areas identified in Cork county where childcare demand exceeds supply; the estimated shortfall in places; the measures being taken to increase capacity in those areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55915/26]
2804. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number and proportion of staff who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024; the levels of training, introductory or advanced use; to confirm the associated expenditure on each level of training provided, by her Department and public body; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55867/26]
2594. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide the number of active farms not claiming farming entitlements under CAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57194/26]
2593. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for the publication of an annual Generational Renewal Scorecard setting out progress in relation to farm succession, new entrants, access to land, young farmer supports and gender balance within the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57193/26]
2592. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has established measurable targets for generational renewal under Food Vision 2030; to provide those targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57192/26]
2591. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who availed of the succession planning advice grant in each year since its introduction; the total expenditure involved; the number of completed farm transfers arising from participation in this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57191/26]