Katherine Zappone was ‘sarcastic and ignorant’, mother and baby home survivor says of Seanad hopeful

Sheila O’Byrne, a mother and baby home survivor, criticized Katherine Zappone for her handling of survivors and the collaborative forum she set up, calling it a “sham”. Zappone, running for a seat in the Seanad elections, faced backlash for her involvement in controversies in 2021, including declining a UN special envoy role and planning a party during Covid restrictions. O’Byrne protested outside Leinster House, expressing her objections to Zappone’s nomination, while Zappone did not respond to requests for comment.

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