Baby discovery - Echoes of a disturbing past

ANYONE with a trace of humanity must feel a mixture of shock, horror, and sadness at the discovery of the body of a newborn girl at a recycling plant in Co Wicklow.

Gardaí are seeking to contact the baby’s mother and are anxious to emphasise that it is her wellbeing that is paramount in their investigations.

Garda Supt Pat Ward, who is in charge of the investigation, displayed both wisdom and compassion when he appealed to the family of the mother to come forward, saying “my priority now is to get all medical assistance and support to the baby’s mum”.