Opposition pushes Government to purchase Bessborough mother and baby home site

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns renewed calls on the Government to use a compulsory purchase order (CPO) to buy the site of the Bessborough mother and baby home in Cork.

Last week, An Coimisiún Pleanála granted permission to a private developer to build 106 apartments on the site.

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