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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.
7 days ago


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


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


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


Dignity4Patients - Press Statement 26.11.2025
Victims and survivors of former surgeon and convicted sexual offender Michael Shine welcome a commitment from Minister for Health and the government to establish a 16-week ‘scoping exercise’ to help set the foundations for a statutory inquiry
Nov 26


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


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


'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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Radio Interview – Aired 01.07.2025
Dignity4Patients CEO Adrienne Reilly talks to Ken Murray of LMFM Radio regarding the short paper submission by victims of Michael Shine to Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll McNeill outlining the wants and needs of victims in an investigation / public inquiry into the state failings regarding their abuse.
Jun 30


Dignity4Patients - Press Statement 30.06.2025
VICTIMS REPLY TO MINISTER FOR HEALTHS REQUEST TO OUTLINE THEIR PARTICULAR ASKS FROM A COMMISSION OF INVESTIGATION
Jun 30


Victims of paedophile Michael Shine outline what an inquiry into his abuse would look like
VICTIMS OF PAEDOPHILE Michael Shine today published a document detailing how they believe a public inquiry should be conducted to investigate longstanding claims that authorities were aware of the abuse for decades.
Jun 30


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


Doctor accused of possessing over 5000 child abuse files
A doctor allegedly busted in possession of more than 5000 files of child abuse material is no longer employed.
Jun 26


Eight more men come forward alleging sexual abuse by paedophile surgeon Michael Shine
EIGHT MORE MEN have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse against the disgraced former surgeon Michael Shine.
The fresh claims come just weeks after Shine’s first media interview, when the unrepentant convicted paedophile told The Journal that he had no remorse for his crimes.
Jun 4
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