Bessborough’s Future in Question | Belfast News

Plans to build apartments on the site of the former Bessborough mother and baby home in Cork have been approved, sparking outrage among survivors and campaigners who fear the destruction of unknown burial grounds. Despite nearly 20,000 women and children passing through the home — with 923 children dying there — the planning commission found no evidence of unrecorded burials in the targeted area. Former Minister Katherine Zappone strongly criticized the decision, calling for a full geographical survey like the one conducted in Tuam and warning that construction poses a grave risk to any remains, potentially destroying DNA identification opportunities. The Taoiseach has now intervened, urging Cork City Council to revisit the options with landowners, acknowledging the site’s profound emotional weight and calling for a solution that honors all affected families. 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/86df9d016e3d4d83