New city centre wardens begin patrols in Cork to deter crime and support businesses

Four city centre wardens begin work in Cork this week to deter anti-social behaviour, assist visitors, and support local businesses

Cork City Council, An Garda Síochána, Cork Business Association, Cork Chamber, and Neville Jewellers representatives with the new city centre wardens. Picture: Alison Miles /OSM

New wardens will begin their patrols of Cork City this week to deter criminal and anti-social behaviour and to support tourists, the vulnerable, and businesses.

The City Centre Warden Scheme has been launched in Cork on a pilot basis in partnership between Cork City Council, Cork Business Association (CBA), and gardaí.