The Garda Síochána ( Temporary Provisions ) Act 1923 enacted after the creation of the Irish Free State on 8 August 1923 , provided for the creation of `` a force of police to be called and known as ` The .
The Garda Síochána ( Temporary Provisions ) Act 1923 enacted after the creation of the Irish Free State on 8 August 1923 , provided for the creation of `` a force of police to be called and known as ` The Garda Síochana ' '' .