The HSE says it'll be able to carry out 100 thousand tests a week for Covid-19 over the next few weeks.
There's expected to be a rise in demand for testing in the coming days when new criteria is introduced.
It'll see anyone with a cough, fever or shortness of breath eligible for a test.
CEO of the HSE, Paul Reid, says a plan's now been agreed to ramp up capacity, while the Health Minister Simon Harris has said he's confident the health service can handle the increased workload.
