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More than 6,000 assaults on staff in Irish health service last year

These new figures have been released under the Freedom of Information Act.

More than 6,000 assaults on staff in Irish health service last year

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020 - 07:42

Digital Desk staff

There were more than 6,000 assaults on staff in the Irish health service last year.

They include 46 sexual attacks against HSE workers.

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