The majority of those attested today will be stationed in Dublin with the smallest number going to the North-West.

Its part of efforts to boost Garda numbers.

Around 200 gardaí were on duty on Budget Day, while eight foot barriers were erected around Leinster House.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the area and who may have dashcam footage to contact Roscommon Garda Station

The deceased - a man in his 50s - was pronounced dead at the scene and his body removed to Mullingar Regional Hospital for a post-mortem exam.

The motorist came to the attention of Gardaí as they noticed the car speeding during wet road conditions.

It's understood the car involved had come to the attention of Gardaí shortly before the crash.

A woman in her 50s who was a passenger in one of the cars was pronounced deceased at the scene.