The Department of Health's Tony Holohan is expected to be granted the Freedom of the City of Dublin.
He will be proposed for the honour at a meeting of Dublin City Council tonight.
Councillors believe he should be given the position due to his role in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dr Holohan stepped aside as chief medical officer last week as his wife is receiving palliative care.
From today, I will be taking time out from all of my work commitments to be with my family.
I would like to thank everyone for their support, understanding and respect for my family’s privacy and would wish that to continue.
Continue to stay vigilant and look after each other. pic.twitter.com/aNfi88c1Jo— Dr Tony Holohan (@CMOIreland) July 2, 2020
