The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is calling for the initiative to be rolled out at every hospital around the country - incuding Naas General Hospital.
Gardaí have begun working shifts at a Cork hospital to tackle the rise in threats to staff.
A new pilot scheme has been rolled out at Mercy University Hospital to combat violence against health workers.
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is calling for the initiative to be rolled out at every hospital around the country - incuding Naas General Hospital.
They said around 12 healthcare staff are assaulted daily.
Liam Conway from the INMO says a price can’t be put on health care staff members' safety.

Kildare County Council Launch Five Year Biodiversity Action Plan
Irish Music Month Confirmed For September 2026
Online Library Services Unavailable Next Monday Across Kildare Due To Maintenance
Permission Granted For Controversial Solar Farm On Kildare/Laois Border
Clane Law Student Isobella Perrie Sullivan Granted Bail
Kildare Centre For People With Intellectual Disabilities Passes HIQA Inspection
"It Looks In A Shocking State": Councillor Criticises Naas Playground That Is Currently Fenced-Off
Proposals For New Schools And Sports Campus Among The Future Plans For Sallins