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Bessborough Burials and New Apartments | Cork News
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A new apartment complex is set to rise on the haunting grounds of the former Bessborough mother and baby home, despite chilling evidence of unmarked infant burials. The 2021 commission revealed missing records for 859 infants and 19 women, raising urgent questions about where they rest. Former minister Katherine Zappone criticized the investigation as inadequate compared to Tuam, even opposing on-site archaeologists to avoid disturbing remains. Families still searching for their lost children are heartbroken by the lack of closure. Taoiseach Micheál Martin is now urging Cork City Council to negotiate with landowners, with the State ready to help purchase the site — a potential step toward honoring the past while navigating modern development.
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