Cork County Mayor 'deeply sorry' for Bessborough victims

Cllr Mary Linehan Foley, who was born in the Bessborough mother and baby home, has released a statement apologising to all those who suffered in such places

Ms Linehan Foley says the Council neglected to prioritise the welfare of mother and baby home residents during this period. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

The Mayor of Cork County has released a statement apologising to all those who suffered in the mother and baby homes.

Cllr Mary Linehan Foley was born in the Bessborough mother and baby home.