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‘Historic High’ of Male Abuse Survivors Seek Support
The charity’s 2024 annual report, published on Monday, notes the 14 per cent increase in the proportion of male survivors – from 48 per cent of all contacts in 2023 to 62 per cent – and that this increase coincided with the Government’s publication of the Scoping Inquiry Report into Historical Sexual Abuse in Schools.
Oct 20, 2025


Doctor who Admitted 'Unprofessional' Behaviour Faces Fresh Action By Medical Council
A doctor who was censured by the Medical Council and who fell off the medical register for several years faces fresh allegations that he failed to inform a new employer of conditions attached to his registration.
Oct 19, 2025


Spiritan Survivor Calls for Swifter Redress and State Apology
The brothers spoke publicly about the sexual abuse they suffered as boys on the campus of Blackrock College in Dublin run by the Spiritan Order.
Their bravery and the manner in which they told their story resulted in former students contacting RTÉ’s Liveline programme, alleging historical physical and sexual abuse.
It all snowballed into hundreds of cases of alleged abuse being reported to gardaí as well as to the organisation One in Four - which supports survivors of child s
Oct 19, 2025


Prominent Surgeon Accused of Raping Woman at Gunpoint in his NYC Apartment
A prominent surgeon and professor allegedly raped a woman at gunpoint at his Manhattan apartment after the victim had come to him for career advice, according to prosecutors.
Dr. Maurizio Miglietta; currently a professor of surgery at Touro College — was accused of first-degree rape and attempted rape. He was arraigned in state supreme court Tuesday afternoon.
Oct 15, 2025


Five Men to Receive £1.2m in Damages in Priest Sex Abuse Case
5 men in County Down, are to receive a combined total of more than £1.2 million in damages.
The final settlements were reached in their High Court action over historic physical and serious sexual assaults inflicted by the late Fr Malachy Finegan.
Oct 15, 2025


Decision on Commission of Investigation into Actions of Shamed Doctor Expected Shortly
The Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill confirmed she has received a paper from the Dignity4Patients, the group which represents the 384 victims and their families about what should happen next in their crusade for justice.
Oct 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 13, 2025


25 men taking fresh civil cases against paedophile surgeon and religious order
TWENTY-FIVE MEN are taking fresh civil cases against paedophile surgeon Michael Shine and the religious order that ran the hospital where he once worked.
Oct 11, 2025


West Linn Doctor Pleads Not Guilty
Disgraced West Linn Doctor David Farley has been charged by the State of Oregon with sexually abusing three unnamed victims.
Oct 11, 2025


Oakland County Doctor Accused of Sexually Abusing, Videotaping Patients
The Oakland County doctor accused of sexually abusing and videotaping numerous patients without their consent over several years pleaded no contest to his charges.
Dr. Oumair Aejaz is accused of sexual abuse and hiding cameras in the changing rooms of his patients. Victims were allegedly videotaped at several hospitals.
Oct 10, 2025


No Action Against Cumbrian Doctor Twice Accused of Child Sex Crimes
A district judge has refused to approve a police request to impose restrictions on a Cumbrian doctor who was twice investigated for alleged child sex offences.
Oct 9, 2025


Anger over disgraced doctor still practicing medicine
urgent need for a consistent, international approach to medical regulation. A ban should mean a ban, across all borders internationally, and certainly there is no excuse for this lapse in regulatory enforcement in Europe
Oct 7, 2025


Allegations a doctor committed sexual misconduct at Hoag Hospital draws concern from Congress members
Congressmen question whether any misconduct was the result of “systemic failures.”
Oct 7, 2025


Doctors Who Faced Disciplinary Action in UK Remain Registered in Ireland
How can it happen that a doctor who has been sanctioned or even struck-off in one country can simply move to another and continue working?
Shouldn’t the various medical registration bodies have robust recording and information sharing systems that would make that impossible. Most patients will assume that to be the case but a new global investigation has found serious flaws in the system.
Oct 6, 2025


Man (90s) Faces Trial for Historic Child Sexual Abuse
A Dublin pensioner in his 90s is to stand trial accused of indecent and sexual assaults on three youths in the 1970s and 1990s.
Oct 6, 2025


Half of all Sanctions Against Doctors in Ireland Concealed from Public
Half of all sanctions issued against doctors in this State are kept hidden from the public, figures obtained by The Irish Times show.
In some years, as few as 20 per cent of sanctions are made public.
Oct 4, 2025


Doctors Sanctioned Overseas Able To Retain Licenses To Practice In Ireland
A doctor under investigation in Norway for lacking basic medical knowledge, including how to perform injections, was able to obtain a licence in Ireland and retain it for more than two years before being suspended by Irish authorities.
Oct 3, 2025


Why sanctioned doctors still find refuge here (in Ireland)—and what to do about
Why sanctioned doctors still find refuge here (in Ireland)—and what to do about
Oct 3, 2025


Doctor struck from Medical Register after subjecting woman to coercive control
A Liverpool doctor has been erased from the Medical Register after he was convicted of engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour.
Oct 2, 2025


How Banned Doctors Move Across Europe, Leaving Patients Vulnerable
How Banned Doctors Move Across Europe, Leaving Patients Vulnerable
Oct 2, 2025
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