What FG TDS said about Roscommon Hospital before the General Election
"I would like to confirm that Fine Gael undertakes, in accordance with the Fine Gael Policy on Local Hospitals, to retain the emergency, surgical, medical and other health services at Roscommon hospital which are present on the formation of the 31st Dáil. Furthermore, in the event of the AE being downgraded, we are committed to reinstating a 24/7 service, where feasible." - James Reilly, in an open letter to the people of Roscommon before the election.
"With us, James Reilly and Enda Kenny the future of Roscommon hospital will be secure because we are telling the truth." - Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan before the February 25th general election.
"We have given a written commitment to retain services at Roscommon and to see services developed and enhanced for this county and the surrounding communities. We will take Roscommon hospital off the political agenda once and for all." - Fine Gael TD Denis Naughten at the launch of his general election campaign on January 28th, 2011
"And I don't come down here lightly to say these words. . . You know, down in the accident and emergency [unit], what it takes and what needs to be done in your own local hospital here. And we will protect and defend that." - Enda Kenny, speaking in Roscommon town on February 8th.