Survivors Demand Voice at Bessborough Site | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Survivors of the Bessborough mother and baby institution are demanding a major role in deciding the future of the Cork site after a private developer was approved to build apartments there — a move that’s sparked outrage, especially since the burial sites of 829 children remain unknown. A politician called the planning decision “disgraceful,” urging the government to buy the land, investigate thoroughly, and transform it into a national memorial. While the government acknowledged it can’t interfere with the planning process, it now pledges to proactively engage survivors, placing their voices…