Garda crime project aims to tackle verbal and physical abuse at Cork's Mercy Hospital

Hospital Watch is the result of a new three-way partnership involving Mercy University Hospital, the HSE, and An Garda Síochána in Cork City. Picture: Larry Cummins

A Garda-backed project aimed at tackling verbal abuse and physical aggression at Cork’s Mercy University Hospital has been launched. The initiative, Hospital Watch, is the brainchild of Garda Cork City Division and hospital authorities.

It hopes to reduce crime and boost security at the hospital and improve crime prevention awareness among staff and patients.