Gardaí to patrol Limerick hospital wards

GARDAÍ are to patrol the corridors of Limerick Hospital following an increase in violent attacks on staff.

The Health Service Employers Agency (HSEA) may extend the radical measure to other hospitals as part of review of security.

An interim report on tackling growing levels of violence will be discussed at the Labour Relations Commission on Friday, where the Irish Nurses Organisation (INO) will outline its concerns.