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'Scoping exercise' into Michael Shine abuse to get Cabinet approval
25 men taking fresh civil cases against paedophile surgeon and religious order
A victim of historical abuse in Ireland on confronting his attacker twenty years on
John McMahon – who was abused by social worker Ken Larmour over 50 years ago – secretly taped and confronted his attacker in the 1990s.
Larmour was a social worker and court clerk embroiled in the notorious Kincora Boys’ Home scandal in Belfast.
During the covertly recorded 1995 phone call with John he admitted to the abuse, describing it as "just one of those things".
Historic police files show that Larmour was once accused of orchestrating a false alibi to help get a suspected child killer acquitted of sexual abuse charges.
State to deliver 'bespoke response' to calls for public inquiry into surgeon's decades of abuse
Victims of paedophile Michael Shine outline what inquiry into his abuse would look like
Eight more men come forward alleging sexual abuse by paedophile surgeon Michael Shine
The fresh claims come just weeks after Shine’s first media interview.
"I would have preferred to have had 50 years of a rotten appendix than have him ‘cure’ me"
Michael Shine claimed during his trial that he had no memory of any of his victims – but in a new interview, recalled the medical treatment he gave one patient.
Exclusive: Michael Shine shows no remorse and claims accusers are motivated by money
'Cautious optimism' for victims of paedophile Michael Shine after meeting with Health Minister
A total of 371 men have made allegations of sexual abuse against the once revered surgeon.
More allegations made against paedophile Michael Shine in past ten days than any period in last 15 years
Five new men have come forward with allegations in the last ten days, organisation Dignity4Patients told The Journal.
Taoiseach says Michael Shine case 'truly harrowing', as more victims come forward
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.
Taoiseach says he will meet with victims of disgraced surgeon Micheal Shine after long campaign
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
'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.
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Jo Jo Dullard's sister campaigned tirelessly for suspect arrest and Kildare/Wicklow land search
Saoirse McGarrigle covered the disappearance of Jo Jo Dullard for years.
She got to know the Kilkenny woman's family and writes today about how Mary Phelan, Jo Jo's sister, would have received this week's news of a search and arrest.
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.
Michael Shine victims told files on new cases have been sent to Director of Public Prosecutions
Michael Shine victims hold Dáil meeting as calls continue for public inquiry into paedophile doctor
Man abused by Michael Shine also testified to scoping inquiry on abuse by Christian Brother
Gerard Murray said he’d feel “we’re only getting half an inquiry” if there is a Commission of Investigation to examine schools run by religious orders, but Shine’s victims are ignored.
"Even now we are not believed. We have to use the word 'alleged' which I really hate."
Victim says he skipped necessary medical treatment because of fears over Michael Shine
Victim of Michael Shine says he received abusive phone calls after he reported sexual assault
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'