Wicklow TD Simon Harris announced the move and allocated 2.4 million euro in funding to recruit patients.
The World Health Organisation Solidarity Trial has recruited over 5,000 patients to date, in over 400 hospitals, across 35 countries.
Another 100 countries are waiting on approval to participate.
Local TD Helps Gardaí To Remove Knife From A Distressed Man's Possession Near Leinster House
Wicklow Wexford Fine Gael TD steps in help dislodge a knife from the possession of a man who appeared distressed on Kildare street in Dublin this week
Fire Crews Successfully Battle Major Gorse Fire In Glencree National Park Overnight
Garda Renew Appeal For Info On Paul 'Frank' Byrne Found Murdered In Blessington
Nearly 1,000 Wicklow Children in Oversized Primary School Classes, TD Reveals
Malcolm Byrne calls for urgent teacher recruitment as figures show 984 pupils in classes of 30 or more across the county
Uisce Éireann Warning As Six-Week Hosepipe Ban Takes In Stretches Along The N11 In Wicklow
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