The new Endoscopy unit at Roscommon County Hospital is due to open today Wednesday June 1st on a phased basis.
The €5.5m unit will employ twelve nurses, three administrative staff and four health care assistants.
When fully operational, the unit will increase capaciaty in the hospital from 16 endoscopy procedures daily to 30 per day.
The offical opening of the unit will take place later this month.
