Appeal against Bessborough apartment plan expected this week

A protest against the planned development outside Leinster House on Wednesday.

Pictured are PJ Coogan, Brian and Carmel Cantwell with Stephen, Joy O’Regan and Christy Kirwan, organisers of a vigil which saw scores of people gathered at the gates of the Bessborough Mother and Baby Home to protest Cork City Council’s approval of 140 apartments on the site. Picture: Chani Anderson

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.

It comes as both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste have pledged to meet with survivor groups.