The State should purchase the Bessborough site

The 40-acre Bessborough site is being sold by the owners the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Picture: Denis Scannell
Green Party councillor Lorna Bogue has gained support from elected members of the council to write to Minister for Health, the HSE and Tusla requesting further information on any agreements between the State and State agencies in providing funding to the Bessborough centre and its operators.