The Garda Commissioner has promoted 113 garda members to the post.
Over 100 gardaí have been appointed to sergeants - including 3 in the midlands.
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris promoted 113 garda members at the end of January and they've now taken up their new positions, with two in the Laois/Offaly division and one in Westmeath.
It brings the total number of garda sergeants to 2,079 - the highest number since 2010.
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