'I'm another one of the Bessborough babies': Emotional appeals as councillors seek memorial

Fine Gael councillor Jack White described the trio's comments as among the “most authentic and compelling contributions” ever made in the debating chamber in County Hall.

Fine Gael councillor Jack White described the trio's comments as among the 'most authentic and compelling contributions' ever made in the debating chamber in County Hall. Picture: Chani Anderson

Three prominent survivors of the Bessborough mother and baby home — including the mayor of Co Cork and two councillors — are calling for a memorial to honour the unknown number of children who died there and are buried in unmarked graves.

A joint motion from Independent councillor and mayor Mary Linehan-Foley and Fianna Fáil councillor Dominic Finn received unanimous cross-party backing to formally ask the city council to make it a condition of any planning granted for the site redevelopment to include a memorial to the children buried there.