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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 20


State accused of ignoring its liability for redress
The Government has been accused of refusing to acknowledge the O’Keeffe judgment, by claiming the State does not bear liability for historical child sex abuse in schools.
Jul 18


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.
Jul 1


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


Nurse guilty of misconduct after sexualised comments to teenage patient
Nurse guilty of misconduct after sexualised comments to teenage patient
Jun 17


Patients put at risk as dentists sanctioned abroad are allowed to practise in Ireland
Patients put at risk as dentists sanctioned abroad are allowed to practise in Ireland
May 15


‘I believe the number abused by him in Ireland alone could be closer to 500’ – victim of disgraced surgeon Michael Shine calls for sealed review to be opened
I believe the number abused by him in Ireland alone could be closer to 500’ – victim of disgraced surgeon Michael Shine calls for sealed review to be opened
May 11


Victims' group calls for review of ruling 'being used' to stop paedophile Michael Shine from facing fresh trial
Victims' group calls for review of ruling 'being used' to stop Michael Shine from facing fresh trial
May 7


'I know all about Michael Shine - every second fella you met had a Dr Shine story'
Michael Shine was a respected surgeon who got away with abusing children for decades, protected by a system that chose silence over justice. Hundreds of his victims are still waiting for answers. It’s time for a full #CommissionOfInvestigation to expose the truth and ensure this never happens again.". #VictimVoices #StopSexualAbuse #ProtectPatients
May 6


Michael Shine refusing to cooperate with gardai over new allegations
Convicted paedophile Michael Shine refuses to speak to Gardaà over new abuse claims, citing ill health, yet can give a 25 minute media interview.
370+ victims want justice, not money. Calls grow for a full inquiry into decades of cover-ups.
May 5


Michael Shine shows no remorse and claims accusers are motivated by money
Convicted paedophile Michael Shine shows no remorse, denies all abuse, and accuses his 370+ victims of lying for money. Even after serving prison time, he still claims innocence. Survivors deserve truth and justice—it's time for a full public inquiry to expose the cover-ups and protect future patients
May 2


Radio Interview – Aired 01.05.2025
An interview with Dignity4Patients CEO Adrienne Reilly who talks to LMFM about the victims and Dignity4Patients engagement with the Minister for Health this week regarding their request for a Commission of Investigation (Public Inquiry) and the Ministers response.
May 1


Radio Interview – Aired 30.04.2025
TE Radio 1's The Late Debate discusses the victims meeting with the Minister for Health and the progress for a Commission of Investigation.
Apr 30


More allegations made against paedophile Michael Shine in past ten days than any period in last 15 years
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 29.04.2025 - {Michael Shine] - [IRELAND] MORE ALLEGATIONS HAVE been made against convicted...
Apr 29


Taoiseach says he will meet with victims of disgraced surgeon Micheal Shine after long campaign
Audiovisual presentation to politicians in Leinster House.
Apr 1


Radio Interview – Aired 22.03.2025
Victim of Michael Shine calls for a public inquiry into alleged abuses
Mar 22


Health Minister to meet victims of Michael Shine
Victims of paedophile Michael Shine are to meet the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Mar 20


Minister for Health agrees to meet with victims of Michael Shine following lengthy campaign
MINISTER FOR HEALTH Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has tonight confirmed that she will meet with victims of paedophile Michael Shine.
Mar 20
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