Investigators have discovered the remains of 22 more infants at the site of a former mother and baby home in Ireland, according to officials. This brings the total number of infant remains found at the location to a larger figure, though exact numbers were not provided. The site, which operated as a home for unmarried mothers and their children, has been under investigation as part of a broader effort to uncover the history of such institutions in Ireland.
Mother and baby homes were facilities where pregnant women, often unmarried, were sent to give birth and sometimes forced to work. Many infants died in these homes, and their remains were often buried in unmarked graves. Previous investigations at other former homes have uncovered mass graves, sparking national outrage and calls for justice.
The latest discovery was made during ongoing excavations. Officials said they are working to identify the remains and notify families. The investigation is part of a statutory inquiry into the practices and conditions at mother and baby homes, which operated from the 1920s to the 1990s.
The government has expressed regret for the suffering caused by these institutions. The discovery of more remains is expected to deepen the national conversation about accountability and the treatment of women and children in Ireland's past.