Court hears Mercy Hospital's emergency unit has seen homeless woman 650 times She told the guard after her caution: “I cannot be in hospital and court at the same time.” Garda O’Donovan said the hospital records noted 650 admissions by Ann Marie Ward to the Mercy University Hospital. File photo: Larry Cummins Wed, 23 Dec, 2020 - 07:32 Liam Heylin A 43-year-old homeless woman with serious personal challenges has been admitted to the accident and emergency unit of Mercy University Hospital at least 650 times. Ann Marie Ward was back before Cork District Court today having been arrested on a bench warrant. Judge Olann Kelleher issued the warrant for her arrest last week when she failed to appear on several charges. They included theft charges, counts for drunkenness and public order offences and charges for failing to appear on other occasions.