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The Taoiseach stated government and other organisations need to take a “victim-centred” approach. Michael Shine. #PublicInquiry
By Eoghan Dalton - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] The Taoiseach has said the Government will discuss calls for a public inquiry...
Aug 19, 2024
Michael Shine's abuse was a 'well known, open secret', says victim. A Commission of Investigation is the 'only way I can ever get justice'. Too many secrets have been buried, blocked and hidden.
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] Gerard Murray was just four years old when he says he was sexually abused by...
Aug 19, 2024
60 years on from the first alleged Sexual Assaults by the disgraced doctor Michael Shine. A group of victims speak out for the first time.
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] A group calling for a public inquiry into one of Ireland’s most prolific...
Aug 19, 2024
Meeting sought with Justice Minister over call for public inquiry on Michael Shine #PublicInquiry
By Ruth O'Connell - LMFM News - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] Dignity4Patients is seeking a Commission of Investigation similar to the South...
Aug 19, 2024
Taoiseach says "His victims have today spoken with courage and in a vivid manner and I want to thank them for that. I think their intervention is really important."
By Eoin English - Irish Examiner - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] The Taoiseach says the Government will “reflect” on calls from victims of one...
Aug 19, 2024
'He was too revered': Victim believes Shine's crimes against children were overlooked
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] Ian Armstrong believes Michael Shine’s sexual crimes against young boys went...
Aug 19, 2024
Michael Shine was convicted for assaulting 9 boys. But that’s not the full story...
By Sinead O'Carroll - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IREALND] - [Michael Shine] Michael Shine is one of those names that you probably...
Aug 19, 2024
'I shouldn't have to waive my anonymity but the truth matters' Larry Torris insists that a #PublicInquiry into the events that surround Shine’s reign of terror is essential
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] One of Michael Shine’s youngest alleged victims says he doesn’t believe in...
Aug 19, 2024
New Zealand inquiry finds 200,000 abused in care
By RTE News - 24/07/2024 - [NEW ZEALAND] - [PREVENTION] New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has apologised and promised reforms...
Jul 24, 2024
Minister receives final report from inquiry into historical abuse
By Ailbhe Conneely - RTE News - 07/06/2024 - [PREVENTION] - [IRELAND] The final report of a scoping inquiry into historical sexual abuse...
Jun 7, 2024
Call for reform of Ireland's State inquest system
By Conor Hunt - RTE News - 02.05.2024 - [IRELAND] - [Prevention] Legal representatives for the families of the Stardust victims have...
May 2, 2024
Kenneally questions time taken by victims to come forward
By Orla O'Donnell - RTE News - 13.03.2024 - [Commission of Investigations] Convicted child abuser Bill Kenneally has told a commission...
Mar 13, 2024
Louth man was asked by Gardai to apologise to Michael Shine after reporting abuse
By Alison Comyn - Drogheda Independent - 25.02.2024 - [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] A Louth man, who says he was asked by gardai to write a...
Feb 25, 2024
Radio Interview – Aired 22.02.2024
LMFM radio interview on the EU Victims of Crime Day, highlighting the closure of justice pathways to many victims of Dr. Michael Shine...
Feb 22, 2024
Notorious paedophile doctor branded ‘Ireland’s Jimmy Savile’ has over 300 victims as demands for full public inquiry
By John Kierans - The Irish Sun - 22/02/2024 [IRELAND] - [Michael Shine] The Dignity4Patients group represents over 300 people who allege...
Feb 22, 2024
Further call for public enquiry into disgraced surgeon Michael Shine on EU Victims’ Day
By Alison Comyn - Irish Independent - 22.02.2024 - [IRELAND] On EU Day for Victims of Crime, victims of Michael Shine, former surgeon at...
Feb 22, 2024
Dignity4Patients - Press Statement 22.02.2024
ON EU DAY FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME, VICTIMS OF MICHAEL SHINE, FORMER SURGEON AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL IN DROGHEDA, PLEAD WITH...
Feb 21, 2024
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