Bessborough Land Deal Sparks Survivor Concerns | Cork News

A human rights lawyer is urging the state to buy the Bessborough site in Cork, where planning permission has been granted for over 100 apartments — sparking fears among survivors that development could still proceed if talks fail. The Taoiseach has proposed a memorial park and hinted at state funding, but campaigners insist a compulsory purchase order is the only guarantee against burial grounds being lost to construction. With legal action against the planning decision fraught with tight deadlines and high costs, experts warn families may not have time to mount a High Court challenge. Dr. Maeve ORourke stressed the urgency, calling for immediate government action. Meanwhile, the Taoiseach has met with survivors, who say engagement is positive, while Cork City Council confirms it’s now formally negotiating with landowners — though updates will be slow due to commercial sensitivities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4bb170c002c8c269