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# michael-shine - Monday 25 February, 2019
Retired surgeon Michael Shine sentenced to four years in jail for sexual abuse of patients
One victim called it a “good day for me and for all victims of abuse”.
# michael-shine - Friday 22 February, 2019
Victim of retired surgeon tells court he was given 'a life sentence of pain'
Patrick Cusack told the court he had not had a proper night’s sleep in 45 years.
# michael-shine - Saturday 9 February, 2019
'Michael Shine spoke very, very softly and referred to me as a nice boy most of the time'
Shine was yesterday found guilty of groping seven boys in his care over a period of three decades.
# michael-shine - Friday 8 February, 2019
Retired surgeon Michael Shine found guilty of groping seven boys in his care over three decades
Judge Martin Nolan adjourned the matter until 22 February next for sentencing.
# michael-shine - Wednesday 6 February, 2019
Retired surgeon accused of groping boys says it's 'unfair' to put alleged events to him at this stage in his life
The trial continues tomorrow before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury.
# michael-shine - Tuesday 5 February, 2019
Retired surgeon accused of groping a number of boys tells jury he has 'some senile dementia'
The trial continues tomorrow before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury.
# michael-shine - Thursday 24 January, 2019
Man has 'flashbacks' of being masturbated during examination by surgeon, court told
Michael Shine (86) has pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to the thirteen charges allegedly committed.
# michael-shine - Wednesday 23 January, 2019
Retired surgeon groped the "privates" of teenager he had operated on weeks earlier, trial told
Shine performed surgery on the teenager’s appendix at Lourdes hospital in 1971 when he was aged 13.
# michael-shine - Tuesday 22 January, 2019
Retired surgeon groped boy's genitals during medical examinations, court hears
Shine (86) of Ballsbridge, Dublin has pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to the thirteen charges of indecent assault.
# michael-shine - Monday 21 January, 2019
Retired surgeon groped 14-year-old patient that he played chess with, trial told
The teenager was hit by a car in 1972, and required surgery on his knee. Michael Shine was his consultant during his stay in hospital.
# michael-shine - Thursday 17 January, 2019
Retired surgeon groped genitals of patient (15) while resting his head on his chest, jury hears
Michael Shine (86) of Ballsbridge, Dublin has pleaded not guilty to the thirteen charges allegedly committed.
# michael-shine - Thursday 21 December, 2017
Consultant found guilty of indecent assault granted bail as he launches appeal
Michael Shine had pleaded not guilty to eight counts of indecently assaulting six patients.
# michael-shine - Friday 1 December, 2017
Retired surgeon guilty of sex attacks on young boys given 20 months in prison
Lawyers for the retired surgeon had previously claimed that imprisoning him would kill him.
# michael-shine - Thursday 2 November, 2017
Former surgeon Michael Shine convicted of indecently assaulting teenage patients
The jury of four men and eight women returned majority guilty verdicts today.
# michael-shine - Wednesday 1 November, 2017
Michael Shine acquitted of indecently assaulting three teenage patients
The jury will continue deliberating on three further counts tomorrow.
# michael-shine - Friday 27 October, 2017
Retired surgeon claims he 'has no memory' of treating those who accused him of indecent assault
Retired surgeon Michael Shine (85) denies eight charges of indecently assaulting teenage boys.
# michael-shine - Friday 20 October, 2017
Witness tells court he called doctor accused of groping boys a 'dirty b**tard'
The fifth complainant told the court that when he was 15, he shouted out to a crowded hallway after his examination.
# michael-shine - Wednesday 18 October, 2017
Alleged victim of Michael Shine says he received €70,000 in compensation from Drogheda hospital
Michael Shine is a retired surgeon accused of indecently assaulting patients.
# michael-shine - Tuesday 12 July, 2016
Retired surgeon Michael Shine to face trial on charges of indecent assault
Some of the charges date back 50 years.
# michael-shine - Thursday 24 November, 2011
Government to seek legal advice on Michael Shine abuse allegations
Taoiseach Enda Kenny tells Dáil that he is asking Attorney General for guidance – but an inquiry was not possible because of failed referendum proposal.
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Poll: Do you prefer sunshine or rainy days?
WELL, IT’S BEEN a week of blue skies across the country, with little rain in sight.
While it’s forecast to be colder over the weekend than in recent days, conditions, for the most part, are due to remain dry and sunny.
Temperatures today are to range between 9 and 15 degrees.
With little to no rain in sight at the moment, we’re wondering – are you itching for a rainy day? Or are you loving the sunshine?
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Rain, for sure (753)
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