Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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898. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which vitamin D is being used by the HSE to treat and-or prevent Covid-19 in healthcare settings here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1002/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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This is an operational matter which is the responsibility of the HSE. I have asked the Executive to reply directly to the Deputy in this regard.

Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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899. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the ongoing observational studies that are currently evaluating the role of vitamin D in preventing and treating Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1003/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is an operational matter within the responsibility of the Health Service Executive, I have asked the Executive to examine the issues raised and reply directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.