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Cork Politicians Demand Bessborough Land Buy | Cork News
Nine Cork politicians demand the government buy the land of the former Bessborough mother and baby home, where hundreds of children likely died and remain unmarked, as housing plans spark outrage. Signed by cross-party lawmakers, the letter calls for a national conscience site and urges the Taoiseach to meet survivors — even proposing a compulsory purchase if needed. With 923 infant deaths recorded and burial records lost, the site’s haunting history demands preservation, not profit — even as council members now echo the plea. The Taoiseach acknowledges past inaction but says development…
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