
Planning Permission Upheld for Apartments at Former Cork Mother & Baby Home Site
Planning permission has been upheld for the construction of apartments at the site of the former Bessborough Mother & Baby Home in Cork, a decision described as a 'dark day' by some. This allows for development on the controversial site.
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Planning granted for 106 apartments at site of former mother and baby home in Cork
Concern that Bessborough grounds have not been fully exhumed with the location of children’s remains unknown
By Olivia Kelleher, Órla Ryan
Read full article →‘Dark day’ as planning upheld at site of former Cork Mother & Baby Home
However, one group of survivors say the decision opens the door for a proper memorialisation
By Kevin Galvin
Read full article →Permission granted for apartments at Bessborough site
Permission has been granted for the development of 106 apartments at the site of the Mother and Baby institution in Bessborough, Co Cork.
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