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Health Minister ‘hopes’ Shine inquiry will uncover why abuse went unchecked

Health Minister ‘hopes’ Shine inquiry will uncover why abuse went unchecked

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said she ‘hopes’ a Commission of Investigation will answer why Shine’s abuse was not stopped.

Report recommends Commission of Investigation into Michael Shine

Report recommends Commission of Investigation into Michael Shine

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Shine, aged 94, was convicted of assaulting nine boys at two trials in 2017 and 2019.

Victims of paedophile surgeon Michael Shine meet Taoiseach in call for inquiry

Victims of paedophile surgeon Michael Shine meet Taoiseach in call for inquiry

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Shine worked as a senior registrar at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda from 1964 to 1995.