The Cork built vessel, which has been docked at Haulbowline Naval base since June, is expected to arrive at Horgan's Quay shortly after being equipped for testing.
The Irish Examiner reports her crew are in the process of being trained how to carry out testing for the virus.
It comes as the Cork County Board offer Páirc Uí Chaoimh to the HSE as a testing location and colleges and universities across the country prepare to host field hospitals on their campuses and isolation units in their student accommodation.
30,000 new coronavirus testing kits are due to arrive in Ireland today.
