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Greens and SF to consider survivors' calls for public inquiry
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 016/09/2024 - [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] The Green Party and Sinn Féin today voiced support for...
Sep 16, 2024


Justice Minister expects fresh legal advice on Shine report
By Ruth O'Connell - LMFM - 13.09.2024 - [IRELAND] - [Public Inquiry] Only nine of the almost 350 men supported by Dignity4Patients have...
Sep 13, 2024


‘School was just fear, there was no learning or education’ – sexual abuse victim calls for full public inquiries
By John Manning - Drogheda Independent - 11.09.2024 - [IRELAND] - [Public Inquiry] “I remember just being scared; school was just fear,...
Sep 12, 2024


Labour promises Inquiry into actions of paedophile Michael Shine
Labour promises Inquiry into actions of paedophile Michael Shine
Sep 12, 2024


Michael Shine victims hold Dáil meeting as calls continue for public inquiry
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 11/09/2024 - [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] Victims of Paedophile Michael Shine have taken their...
Sep 11, 2024


Stephen Donnelly seeks fresh legal advice on report into abuse by Michael Shine
By Philip Ryan - Irish Independent - 10.09.2024 [IRELAND - [Public Inquiry] Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has sought fresh legal...
Sep 10, 2024


Radio Interview – Aired 05.09.2024
A radio interview with the Minister for State Thomas Byrne who talks to Claire Byrne on RTE Radio 1 about the need to support victims of...
Sep 5, 2024


Man abused by Michael Shine also testified to scoping inquiry on abuse by Christian Brother
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 04/09/2024 - [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] An Alleged Victims of Michael Shine has said that he will...
Sep 4, 2024


Cabinet agrees to set up statutory inquiry into sexual abuse in schools
By MÃcheál Lehane - RTE News - 03.09.2024 - [IRELAND] - [Public Inquiry] The Cabinet has agreed to establish a commission of...
Sep 3, 2024


Cabinet may approve publication of report into sexual abuse in schools
By Paul Cunningham - RTE News - 03/09/2024 - [IRELAND] - [Public Inquiry] A lengthy report into sexual abuse in boarding and day schools...
Sep 2, 2024


Sinn Fein calls for 2009 review into Michael Shine to be published
By Gráinne Nà Aodha - Breaking News - 22.08.2024 - [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] Sinn Fein has called for the 2009 review into the actions...
Aug 26, 2024


Even now we are not believed. We have to use the word 'alleged' which I really hate.
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 25/08/2024 - [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] An Alleged Victims of Michael Shine has said that he will...
Aug 25, 2024


Victim says he skipped necessary medical treatment because of fears over Michael Shine
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 22/08/2024 [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] A MAN WHO suffered massive burns during a bomb attack...
Aug 22, 2024


Victim of Michael Shine says he received abusive phone calls after he reported sexual assault
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal 21/08/2024 [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] A Victims of Michael Shine has revealed that he received...
Aug 21, 2024


Why was Michael Shine allowed abuse me even though other people knew?
By Kitty Holland - The Irish Times - 21/08/2024 - [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] Gerard Murray (52) can still remember how Michael Shine’s...
Aug 21, 2024


Radio Interview – Aired 20.08.2024
Dignity4Patients clients Gerard Murray & Cianan Murray talks to LMFM about their experiences of sexual abuse as young boys at the hands...
Aug 20, 2024


Radio Interview – Aired 20.08.2024
Radio interview with Morning Ireland outlining a victims personal experience of sexual abuse. As well as his journey to seek justice and...
Aug 20, 2024


Radio Interview – Aired 23.03.2025
RTE Radio 1 interview outlining a victim's personal experience of sexual abuse by Michael Shine and his journey for justice. He hopes...
Aug 20, 2024


Dignity4Patients group calls for meeting with Taoiseach over Michael Shine abuse
By Vivienne Clare - Breaking News - 20.08.2024 - [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] The chief executive of Dignity4Patients, Adrienne Reilly, is...
Aug 20, 2024


Radio Interview – Aired 19.08.2024
RTE Radio 1 Drivetime radio interview with victims of disgraced surgeon Michael Shine highlighting the closure of justice pathways to...
Aug 19, 2024
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