The temporary Emergency Department will have higher capacity than the hospital's previous ED.

Concerns have been raised that the vacancies, taken with those nationally, are making it difficult to tackle long patient waiting lists.

The unit is seeing an increase in numbers attending over the last two years.

The HSE Covid lead for Roscommon is warning of growing numbers of people with long term effects of the disease.

Deputy Naughten thinks establishing this infrastructure could have wide ranging benefits further down the road.

The issue was raised at a recent meeting of Roscommon County Council.

People need to adjust their normal behaviour in the short term to avoid the possibility of serious health issues.

The Independent deputy will support Sinn Fein's motion of no confidence in the Government.