Woman born in Bessborough recalls seeing baby buried on grounds of mother and baby home
Therese Meyer, a survivor of the Bessborough mother and baby home in Ireland, has publicly recalled witnessing an illegal burial of a baby on the site. This testimony comes as planning permission for housing on the site remains a point of contention due to concerns over unmarked graves.
Why it matters
It underscores the ongoing trauma and unresolved historical accountability regarding Ireland's mother and baby homes.
Therese Meyer, inset, said the Government must step in, compulsorily purchase the Bessborough site, and order a forensic examination of the grounds.
The article reports on survivor testimony and planning disputes without taking a partisan stance.
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