An appeal against the development of 140 apartments on the site of the former Bessborough mother and baby institution is expected to be lodged this week. “Bessborough has been a monument to tragedy and neglect, to a cold State and to a dark past,” he said. However, the Bessborough Mother and Baby Home Support Group, which has 700 members, is opposed to any development at Bessborough until the estate has been forensically examined. Labour Party city councillor Peter Horgan said he intends to lodge an appeal against the planned development this week. The other submission was made by Carmel Cantwell on behalf of the Bessborough Mother and Baby Home Support Group.

Source: Irish Examiner March 16, 2026 01:05 UTC