Body-worn cameras have also been rolled out for officers in a pilot scheme.

The new minister is attempting to boost flagging garda recruitment drives over previous years.

The findings were contained in a review carried out by the Policing Authority in the wake of the Dublin riots in November 2023.

A Garda car, buses and a Luas tram were set on fire during the riot

The Police Federation for Northern Ireland, which represents rank and file officers in the region, reacted angrily.

The unprecedented move comes amid ongoing discontent on a series of issues.

Senator Rebecca Moynihan said her party was concerned about ‘safety on the streets of Dublin’