Questions from Deputy John Paul O'Shea - PQ 60562-26, 60564-26, 60566-26 & 60581-26

To ask the Minister for Health the number of existing home support recipients awaiting approved additional home support hours in County Cork, Cork and Kerry (HSE Southwest) and each HSE Health Region, respectively, at the most recent reporting date; the equivalent figures for the same period in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [PQ 60562/26]

To ask the Minister for Health the number of home support workers employed in County Cork, Cork and Kerry (HSE Southwest) and each HSE Health Region, respectively, at the most recent reporting date; the comparable figures for the same period in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [PQ 60564/26]

To ask the Minister for Health the number of approved and vacant home support worker posts in County Cork, Cork and Kerry HSE Southwest and each HSE Health Region, respectively; the corresponding vacancy figures for the same date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [PQ: 60566/26]

To ask the Minister for Health the percentage increase or decrease in the number of persons awaiting home support services in County Cork, Cork and Kerry (HSE Southwest) and each HSE Health Region over the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [PQ 60581/26]