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Victims of Bill Kenneally call on Justice Minister to publish report quickly
Two victims of Bill Kenneally have called on Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to swiftly publish a Commission of Investigation report into the convicted paedophile.
Mar 29


Louth TD warns that thousands of boys may have been abused by former doctor Michael Shine
So far, 400 victims have gone public, but there is now hope many more will come forward as a new scoping inquiry into the horrific scandal, led by senior counsel Lorcan Staines, gets underway.
Mar 17


Appointment of facilitator paves way for a full inquiry
Dignity4Patients thanks Sinn Féin for their support this week as the commencement of a Scoping Exercise is warmly welcomed by victims and survivors, many of whom have campaigned with immense courage to have their voices heard.
Mar 4


Boise psychiatrist dies before child sex-abuse trial
Despite complaints against Pines dating to the early 2010s — and his medical license being temporarily revoked — the doctor was not charged with a crime for a decade. And he was allowed to practice medicine again during that time.
In 2023, Pines was charged with three counts of lewd conduct with a minor, and later charged with two additional counts, for a total of five felonies.
Jan 30


Sexual abuse allegations against foster-care doctor
Dozens of children in foster care and multiple boys who lived in Clyne’s home when he was a licensed foster parent have accused him of sexual abuse, and he has been the subject of criminal investigations dating back to 2001.
Jan 20


Iowa Supreme Court orders new trial for Ankeny doctor convicted of sexual abuse
The Iowa Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for a former Ankeny pediatric orthopedic surgeon convicted of second-degree sexual abuse involving his young granddaughter, ruling that his constitutional rights were violated during the original proceedings.
Dec 23, 2025


Radio Interview- Aired 09/12/2025
David McCullagh is joined by Liam O'Brien RTE Documentary maker, David Ryan, former Blackrock student, and Aidan Moore, former Willow Park student; to discuss he sentencing of Peter Kelly on Monday 08th of December 2025 for sexual abuse.
Dec 9, 2025


Scoping Exercise to Examine Michael Shine Abuse
Campaigners for a public inquiry into the abuse carried out by former surgeon Michael Shine have welcomed a government decision to establish a scoping exercise.
Nov 27, 2025


Parents to Advise Terms of Reference for Statutory Inquiry into CHI Care for Children with Scoliosis and Spina Bifida
A full statutory public inquiry into the care of children with spina bifida and scoliosis at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) was promised yesterday to parents, who will be asked to join in drawing up the terms of reference.
Nov 13, 2025


Doctor Suspended After Sexually Harassing Younger Colleague
A doctor accused of pouring beer down a younger colleague's cleavage before licking it off and touching her breasts has been suspended for a year.
Nov 7, 2025


Europe Reviewing Ways to Better Protect Patients in Response to OCCRP Doctors Investigation
The European Commission will look for ways to strengthen its alert system in response to an OCCRP investigation that identified more than 100 doctors who lost their medical license for serious wrongdoing in one jurisdiction but are licensed to practice in another.
Oct 21, 2025


NDA Reform: Victims and Withnesses Will No Longer Be 'Gagged' To Stop Them Speaking Out
Non-Disclosure Agreements, such as those signed by accusers of Harvey Weinstein, have previously been wrongly used to silence victims of harassment and discrimination. The amendment to the Victims and Courts Bill is part of a government plan to restore confidence in the justice system.
Oct 21, 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


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


Broadcaster Michael Reade reveals he was abused in interview recorded before death
By Karen Creed - RTE News - 22.10.2024 - [IRELAND] - [Michael Reade] Presenter Michael Reade, whose death was announced yesterday,...
Oct 23, 2024
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