A systematic search for the body of a new-born child began at Cavan town refuse tip yesterday, reports Joe McCabe, in Cavan. A search team of up to 30 people, including gardai, social workers and environmental health officers began the search for the body left in a "wheelie bin" by a young mother and unwittingly taken to the landfill last month.
Search for baby's body intensifies
A systematic search for the body of a new-born child began at Cavan town refuse tip yesterday, reports Joe McCabe, in Cavan
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