Appeal for information over burials at mother and baby homes

A public appeal for information has been made relating to the burials of a “large number” of children who died in the Bessborough mother and baby home.

The mother and baby homes commission published the appeal on its website, stating that anyone with information or documentation should make a submission to the commission on or before April 1.

It stated: “The Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation is tasked with investigating and reporting on the burial arrangements of children and mothers who died while resident in the institutions within our remit.