There are six local recruits among the latest attestation of new Gardaí from the Garda College.
194 new Gardaí and 17 Garda reserves will now be assigned to Garda Divisions across the country.
Locally, there are two new Gardaí for Cavan, two for Monaghan, one for Ardee, and one for Bailieboro.
Fianna Fáil Senator Robbie Gallagher welcomed the news.
According to the Senator, a visible Garda presence is critical in the community.
Speaking to Northern Sound, he said more Gardaí are needed in local streets and villages.
Meanwhile, Cavan-Monaghan TD Brendan Smith says the news shows the Garda Commissioner's commitment to addressing the recruitment and retention crisis within An Garda Síochána.
Among the 194 Gardaí attested this morning, 18 were born outside the state and have origins from countries such as England, Latvia, Lithuania, France, Poland, and Romania.
The TD says diversity and inclusivity is vital within the force:
While 57 Gardaí were female.
Deputy Brendan Smith says he would like to see more women members in An Garda Siochána:
