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Concerns surface that Martin has already searched for his mother and been rejected.

As concerns surface that Martin has already searched for his mother and been rejected, Laura tries to work out what exactly did happen 17 years ago.

Laura McDaid is searching for the birth mother of a close friend who died 17 years ago at Dignitas.

As concerns surface that his birth mother may have already told him she didn't want to meet, Laura explores what rejection can feel like with another Bessborough survivor. Could a DNA link to a UK celebrity be on the cards?

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An impossible ask, then a final plea - will she be able to honour her promise?

BBC reporter Laura McDaid held Martin Barry's hand as he died at the Dignitas Clinic. 17 years later, she begins a search to fulfil his last request.

BBC reporter Laura McDaid held Martin Barry's hand as he died at the Dignitas Clinic. 17 years later, she begins a search to fulfil his last request: to find his birth mother and pass on a message.

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