Children's minister 'shares concerns' over existence of children's remains at Bessborough

The graveyard at the former Bessborough mother and baby home in Blackrock, Cork. Picture: Laura Hutton/RollingNews.ie

The Minister for Children said he shares campaigners' concerns about the potential existence of children’s remains at the former Bessborough mother and baby home in Cork.

Roderic O’Gorman has also confirmed his intention to make a submission to An Bord Pleanála on the contentious planning application for apartments on privately-owned land which was once part of the Bessborough estate.