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This survivor’s testimony is a stark reminder that the devastating impact of abuse can last a lifetime, extending far beyond the individual to families and loved ones who carry its consequences alongside them.
To read more: https://www.dignity4patients.org/post/he-healed-my-hand-but-wrecked-my-head-victim-recalls-abuse-by-surgeon-michael-shine

‘He healed my hand, but wrecked my head’ – victim recalls abuse by surgeon Michael Shine ‘He healed my hand, but wrecked my head’ – victim recalls abuse by surgeon Michael Shine

This deeply disturbing case highlights the importance of safeguarding vulnerable people in healthcare settings, where every patient should be able to place their trust in those responsible for their care.

To read more: https://www.dignity4patients.org/post/healthcare-assistant-who-undressed-teenage-girl-treated-for-overdose-convicted-of-s*xual-assault

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Healthcare assistant who undressed teenage girl treated for overdose convicted of s*xual assault Healthcare assistant who undressed teenage girl treated for overdose convicted of s*xual assault

It is deeply saddening that so many victims died before the Government made the decision to establish a Commission of Investigation into the abuse they suffered at the hands of Michael Shine. Justice delayed is justice denied.

To read more: https://www.dignity4patients.org/post/twenty-four-victims-of-pa******le-doctor-michael-shine-died-without-justice-as-abuse-toll-mounts

Twenty-four victims of pa******le doctor Michael Shine died without justice as abuse toll mounts Twenty-four victims of pa******le doctor, Michael Shine, have died without ever getting justice.

"Every account is different, but they all deserve to be heard with compassion, believed without hesitation and investigated with determination"

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https://www.dignity4patients.org/post/louth-motoring-journalist-paddy-comyn-reveals-abuse-by-pa******le-surgeon-michael-shine

Louth motoring journalist Paddy Comyn reveals abuse by pa******le surgeon Michael Shine A brother of Senator Alison Comyn was abused by pa******le monster Michael Shine. Renowned motoring correspondent Paddy Comyn told his story in the Journal.ie last week.

After decades of campaigning, perseverance and determination, this marks an immensely significant milestone for everyone at Dignity4Patients. It has been a long journey to reach this point.

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https://www.dignity4patients.org/post/investigation-recommended-into-convicted-s*x-offender-and-ex-hospital-consultant-michael-shine

Investigation recommended into convicted s*x offender and ex-hospital consultant Michael Shine Shine was convicted of assaulting seven boys between 1971 and 1992 and served three years in prison A statutory commission of investigation should be carried out into convicted s*x offender and former hospital consultant Michael Shine, an independent report has recommended.

The impact of child s*xual abuse is “the real legacy”
“a family, a marriage, children, friendships, careers and lives shaped” and changed forever “by something that should never have happened.”

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https://www.dignity4patients.org/post/there-were-hundreds-of-victims-and-i-am-one-of-them

'There were hundreds of victims, and I am one of them' 'There were hundreds of victims, and I am one of them'

This marks a historic moment, as there is now, at last, something formally on the record that represents a significant step towards the full vindication of all the victims and survivors of convicted s*xual offender Michael Shine.

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https://www.dignity4patients.org/post/offending-by-prolific-pa******le-spanned-decades

Offending by 'prolific' pa******le spanned decades "A prolific s*xual offender" - this is how a Court of Appeal judgment described Michael Shine in 2021. But the name of the former surgeon has been making headlines long before then, ever since allegations about his conduct first became public in the mid 1990s.

Today’s publication of the Scoping Exercise Report has been an emotional roller-coaster: survivor’s described today as relieved, exhausted, overwhelmed, in disbelief, and delighted.

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https://www.dignity4patients.org/post/commission-of-investigation-recommended-into-former-hospital-consultant-michael-shine

Commission of investigation recommended into former hospital consultant Michael Shine Commission of investigation recommended into former hospital consultant Michael Shine

The publication of the Scoping Exercise report marks a historic moment in the journey for truth for many survivors.

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https://www.dignity4patients.org/post/statutory-inquiry-to-be-carried-out-into-convicted-s*xual-offender-dr-michael-shine

Statutory inquiry to be carried out into convicted s*xual offender Dr Michael Shine Statutory inquiry to be carried out into convicted s*xual offender Dr Michael Shine

Survivor’s of Michael Shine share that Minister’s commitment to a public inquiry feels like they have finally been listened to, that this may be the beginning of the end for their journey to justice and truth.

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https://www.dignity4patients.org/post/michael-shine-victims-and-survivors-feel-listened-to-after-publication-of-independent-scoping-exer

Michael Shine victims and survivors feel "listened to" after publication of independent Scoping Exercise Michael Shine victims and survivors feel "listened to" after publication of independent Scoping Exercise