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Michael Shine

Yesterday
17th April 2025
Taoiseach says Michael Shine case 'truly harrowing', as more victims come forward
Last week
6th April 2025 - 12th April 2025
Michael Shine: One of paedophile surgeon's earliest victims reveals he was abused 60 years ago
Now 75, Tom Ayres says he was abused by Shine at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in 1964.
Last month
March 2025
State using private law firm as nuns continue attempts to raid Shine abuse fund
A schedule of records obtained by The Journal shows 63 emails were sent or received by the Department of Health over the past year in relation to the Indemnity Agreement.
Victim says it is “very odd” that the nuns were paying half of the cost of a report that could decide if they can withdraw the funds themselves.
Minister for Health agrees to meet with victims of Michael Shine following lengthy campaign
Drogheda senator seeks debate with Justice Minister on Michael Shine abuse
This year
2025
'The only chance at some sort of justice': Michael Shine's victims on what redress should look like
Concern among victims as congregation of nuns seeks to withdraw money from abuse fund
Victims of paedophile surgeon Michael Shine fear being forced into a battle for compensation.
Last year
2024
Group of victims of Michael Shine call on other parties to make manifesto pledge on inquiry
SF yesterday said it would add a commitment to a Commission of Investigation in its manifesto, after Labour’s promise to do so last month.
Fresh claims of abuse: men say Michael Shine abused children in Drogheda orphanage
Two men have come forward to allege abuse in the institution.
Details of the claims are to be included in a dossier for the Minister for Justice.
The men want a Commission of Inquiry to be announced.
Taoiseach says officials are working on a 'paper' setting out options for Michael Shine victims
Harris said the first step remains getting legal advice on the publication of a 2009 report.
Michael Shine victims told files on new cases have been sent to Director of Public Prosecutions
Attorney General being consulted on publishing 2009 Michael Shine review, Taoiseach tells Dáil
Greens and SF to consider survivors' calls for public inquiry into abuse by paedophile Michael Shine
Michael Shine victims hold Dáil meeting as calls continue for public inquiry into paedophile doctor
"Even now we are not believed. We have to use the word 'alleged' which I really hate."
The Explainer: Why are the victims of paedophile Michael Shine speaking out for the first time?
Sinn Féin calls for release of 2009 review into paedophile Michael Shine, and official inquiry
Victim says he skipped necessary medical treatment because of fears over Michael Shine
Taoiseach criticises Donnelly for distancing himself from decision on publishing 2009 Shine report
Donnelly raises question over whether 2009 review into Michael Shine should now be published
Victim of Michael Shine says he received abusive phone calls after he reported sexual assault
Taoiseach: Government to discuss calls for public inquiry into 'vile paedophile' Michael Shine
Editorial: Michael Shine was convicted for assaulting 9 boys. But that’s not the full story
Sinead O'Carroll
Michael Shine's abuse was a 'well known, open secret', says victim
'He was too revered': Victim believes Shine's crimes against children were overlooked
'I shouldn't have to waive my anonymity but the truth matters more to me'
All time
Retired surgeon Michael Shine sentenced to four years in jail for sexual abuse of patients
Victim of retired surgeon tells court he was given 'a life sentence of pain'
'Michael Shine spoke very, very softly and referred to me as a nice boy most of the time'
Retired surgeon Michael Shine found guilty of groping seven boys in his care over three decades
Retired surgeon accused of groping boys says it's 'unfair' to put alleged events to him at this stage in his life
Retired surgeon accused of groping a number of boys tells jury he has 'some senile dementia'
Man has 'flashbacks' of being masturbated during examination by surgeon, court told
Retired surgeon groped the "privates" of teenager he had operated on weeks earlier, trial told
Retired surgeon groped boy's genitals during medical examinations, court hears
Retired surgeon groped 14-year-old patient that he played chess with, trial told
Retired surgeon groped genitals of patient (15) while resting his head on his chest, jury hears
Consultant found guilty of indecent assault granted bail as he launches appeal
Retired surgeon guilty of sex attacks on young boys given 20 months in prison