John Paul O'Shea

151. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by Irish citizens residing abroad in obtaining official written confirmation that a child adopted overseas by an Irish citizen would be entitled to Irish citizenship under section 11 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956; if a mechanism exists through the passport service, Irish embassies, or another appropriate authority to issue such declarations or confirmations for use by foreign adoption authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40429/26]

190. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current waiting times for assessment of need for children in Cork north-west; the measures being taken to reduce delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40685/26]

191. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if additional funding is being provided to expand disability day services in rural communities experiencing increased demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40687/26]

192. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the progress made on improving early intervention supports for children with additional needs in areas with limited service availability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40688/26]

193. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting access to primary care psychology and speech and language therapy services in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40686/26]

1030. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children with disabilities currently awaiting access to respite services in County Cork; the steps being taken to reduce waiting lists and expand respite capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40057/26]

1031. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adults with disabilities currently awaiting access to respite services in County Cork; the steps being taken to reduce waiting lists and expand respite capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40058/26]

1032. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children with disabilities currently awaiting access to full-time residential care in County Cork; the steps being taken to reduce waiting lists and expand residential capacity in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40059/26]

1033. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adults with disabilities currently awaiting access to full-time residential care in County Cork; the steps being taken to reduce waiting lists and expand residential capacity in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40060/26]

1049. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the location at which a company (details supplied) in collaboration with HSE South-West, established an adult respite house; the capacity and services provided at the facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40141/26]

1050. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if the bed capacity at the Oakvale Facility, Youghal, County Cork will remain at 28 beds following the completion of refurbishment works; whether there are plans to increase capacity at the facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40143/26]

1051. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the planned bed capacity at the Ballyhooley dwelling children's respite centre in Cork; the projected opening date for the service; the organisation that will be responsible for its operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40144/26]

1052. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the planned bed capacity at the Kilcully dwelling children's respite centre in Cork; the projected opening date for the service; the organisation that will be responsible for its operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40145/26]

1053. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the planned bed capacity at Soulac dwelling in Cork; the projected opening date for the service; the organisation that will be responsible for its operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40146/26]

1054. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the planned bed capacity at Greencloyne dwelling in Cork; the projected opening date for the service; the organisation that will be responsible for its operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40147/26]

1055. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding the development of Kanturk equestrian centre in County Cork; whether it is intended for use in disability, respite or therapeutic services in the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40148/26]

1094. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if the HSE provides funding for wheelchair docking stations and docking pins in adapted vehicles where these are clinically required for safe transport and posture management; the eligibility criteria that apply; whether funding is available through local HSE community healthcare services or assistive technology schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40142/26]

1471. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting access to home support services in County Cork; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times and increase capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40055/26]

1472. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the summer respite activities and programmes planned for service users of St. Joseph's Foundation in Cork in 2026; the number of persons expected to benefit from these activities; the funding allocated for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40056/26]

1499. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed new elective hospital in Cork; i the current stage of planning, design and delivery; the expected timeline for construction and opening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40303/26]

114. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on the number of working hubs operating in Cork as part of Connected Hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37548/26]

125. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on the publication of Our Rural Future 2026–2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37547/26]

42. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total number of SMEs that have availed of the business energy upgrade scheme each year since its introduction; the total expenditure under the scheme to date; if he will confirm the total budget for the scheme in 2026; the plans to amend the scheme to increase the level of grant aid or make it easier for SMEs to access given the rising cost of energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38333/26]

118. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of SMEs who have availed of the Energy Efficiency Grant by County and by sector in each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to-date in 2026, in tabular form; if there are any plans to amend the scheme to increase the level of grant aid or make it easier for SMEs to access given the rising cost of energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38334/26]

300. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting for home help in each healthcare office in Kerry; the number receiving home help care; and the number waiting for additional home help care. in tabular form. [38259/26]