Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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820. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of transvaginal mesh purchased by the HSE since it has been used in hospitals here, by year and hospital, in tabular form; if this data is unavailable, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46853/17]

Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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844. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons who required hospitalisation for transvaginal mesh related complications, such as erosion, removal, partial removal and urinary retention; if these were reported by clinical staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46975/17]

Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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849. To ask the Minister for Health the purchasing records for transvaginal mesh devices in order to determine the number in circulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46980/17]

Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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851. To ask the Minister for Health if there are consultants who have undergone specialist training in mesh removal treatment for women who have been fitted with a device but experienced complications and side effects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46982/17]

Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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852. To ask the Minister for Health if translabial scanning is available through the HSE to identify women who have been fitted with a transvaginal mesh device; if not, when a translabial scan will be available in view of the volume of women with mesh implants who are now having their attention drawn to problems related to mesh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46983/17]

Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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855. To ask the Minister for Health the treatment options that are offered by the HSE for prolapse; the risks outlined associated with that treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46997/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 820, 844, 849, 851, 852 and 855 together.

While I have not been made aware directly of any issues relating to the use of transvaginal mesh implants, as I have previously advised the Deputy, the HPRA operate a national reporting system for medical devices. Users of these devices are encouraged to report incidents or problems associated with their use through the HPRA website or by contacting the manufacturer directly.

In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service issues, I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy directly.