The Health Minister is being urged to listen to "very strong evidence" and recommend people take vitamin D during the pandemic.
Medical experts will tell today's Oireachtas health committee about its potential to protect against severe illness.
They will outline how an "extensive" body of international studies support the need for higher doses than currently recommended.
COVID 19: Health Officials Report 522 New Cases With 9 Additional Deaths
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland has risen to 222,169 with 4,087 cases in County Wicklow.
County Wicklow To Feature In New US Television Travel Show
The Garden County will feature in a new television series on travel, which will be broadcast throughout the US.
€430 Million Allocated For 8 Regeneration Projects In Dublin
The funding is being given to projects in areas including the north and south inner city, Dundrum, Balbriggan, and Adamstown.
Woman Dies After Two Vehicle Collision In Wexford
A woman in her 20s has died in a two vehicle collision in County Wexford earlier today.
Planning To Allow Temporary Accommodation For Greystones College To Be Decided Later This Month
A decision on whether to grant planning permission for temporary accommodation for Greystones Community College will be made by the end of the month.
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