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‘He can go to hell for all I care’ – New Victims of Michael Shine Emerge
There could be up to 1,000 victims of paedophile monster Dr Michael Shine as more and more new cases emerge every week.
That is the grave fear of one of his victims.
Dec 3, 2025


'Shine is the Most Prolific Paedophile in Europe'
‘Shine is most prolific paedophile in Europe’
Nov 29, 2025


Scoping Exercise to Examine Michael Shine Abuse
Campaigners for a public inquiry into the abuse carried out by former surgeon Michael Shine have welcomed a government decision to establish a scoping exercise.
Nov 27, 2025


Scoping Enquiry into Disgraced Surgeon Michael Shine Welcomed by Louth Politicians
The Government is set to establish a scoping enquiry into the alleged paedophile activities of disgraced former surgeon Michael Shine, in what victims and campaigners hope will be the beginning of a full statutory investigation.
Nov 27, 2025


Government announces scoping inquiry into abuse by former surgeon Michael Shine
“Finally, today, this is a real opportunity for victims and survivors to have their voices heard and believed and for their experiences to be fully investigated and officially acknowledged.”
Nov 27, 2025


Radio Interview- Aired 27/11/2025
Adrienne Reilly, CEO of Dignity4Patients, was joined by Cianan Murray on LMFM The Agenda to share the latest to discuss the government approves scoping exercise into the abuse perpetrated by convicted pedophile Michael Shine.
Nov 27, 2025


PODCAST: Behind the Story. Inside the crimes of disgraced surgeon Michael Shine
PODCAST: Behind the Story. Inside the crimes of disgraced surgeon Michael Shine
Nov 26, 2025


Radio Interview- Aired 25/11/2025
Adrienne Reilly, CEO of Dignity4Patients, on RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland to share the latest update on the campaign for a public inquiry into the abuse perpetrated by former surgeon Michael Shine.
Nov 25, 2025


Memo on Scoping Inquiry into Shine to go Before Cabinet
It is understood that a memorandum is to be brought to the Cabinet by the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, which includes provisions for the scoping inquiry to run for 16 weeks, with a senior counsel to be appointed before Christmas.
Nov 25, 2025


'Scoping Exercise' into Michael Shine Abuse to get Cabinet Approval
Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is expected to bring a memorandum to Cabinet on Wednesday for sign-off of what is understood to be a precursor to a statutory inquiry.
Nov 24, 2025


Parents to Advise Terms of Reference for Statutory Inquiry into CHI Care for Children with Scoliosis and Spina Bifida
A full statutory public inquiry into the care of children with spina bifida and scoliosis at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) was promised yesterday to parents, who will be asked to join in drawing up the terms of reference.
Nov 13, 2025


Radio Interview- Aired 13.10.2025
Adrienne Reilly, CEO of Dignity4Patients, on The Agenda to share the latest update on the campaign for a public inquiry into the abuse perpetrated by former surgeon Michael Shine.
Oct 12, 2025


Government Reaches $18M Settlement with Victims Abused by Indian Health Service Doctor
The federal government recently finalized an $18 million settlement with a group of 12 people who were abused by an Indian Health Service doctor in Montana and South Dakota.
Sep 2, 2025


21 new victims of Michael Shine came forward this summer
21 new victims of paedophile monster Michael Shine have come forward this summer.
Aug 30, 2025


Radio Interview – Aired 15.08.2025
Adrienne Reilly, CEO of Dignity4Patients, joined Ken Murray on The Agenda to share the latest update on the campaign for a public inquiry into the abuse perpetrated by former surgeon Michael Shine.
Aug 14, 2025


A victim of historical abuse in Ireland on confronting his attacker twenty years on
A MAN WHO was raped by a former social worker and court clerk embroiled in the notorious Kincora Boys’ Home scandal has spoken publicly for the first time about the abuse he suffered.
Aug 9, 2025


State to deliver 'bespoke response' to calls for public inquiry into surgeon's decades of abuse
THE HEALTH MINISTER has told victims of paedophile Michael Shine that she is working to deliver “an appropriate and bespoke response” to address serious issues raised around his abuse.
Jul 29, 2025


Minister for Health (Jennifer Carroll MacNeill) responds to victims' call for an investigation.
Dignity4Patients, representing the victims and survivors of Michael Shine, welcomes the recent correspondence from Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD.
Jul 19, 2025


France opens probe into systemic failures behind paedophile surgeon’s decades of child abuse
France has opened a judicial inquiry into systemic failures that allowed a convicted paedophile to practise as a surgeon for years while repeatedly abusing children in his care
Jul 17, 2025


Minister Receives Letter from Victims Outlining their Asks for an Investigation
Dignity4Patients CEO Adrienne Reilly responded to the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill's request for a short paper on the 'wants' of victims and survivors of Michael Shine.
Jun 30, 2025
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