Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923

PART I.

CHAPTER I.

Establishment of Defence Forces.

Raising and number of Defence Forces.

4.—It shall be lawful for the Executive Council to raise and maintain an armed force to be called Oglaigh na hEireann (hereinafter referred to as the Forces) consisting of such number of officers, non-commissioned officers, and men as may from time to time be provided by the Oireachtas.