Budget 2023 will see 1,000 new gardai into Templemore next year while 430 garda civilian staff will be recruited.

Government also say 200 new recruits will enter Templemore every three months over the coming years.

There will be a €5 million increase in the garda overtime budget to over €100 million.

Extra 400 permanent Defence Force members recruited in 2023 while money has been allocated to include pay and allowance enhancements for the membership.

There will be a €35 million increase in the capital allocation for the defence forces in part used to fund primary radar capabilities.