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Irish Government Agrees to Investigation into Paedophile Michael Shine
The Irish government has agreed to launch a commission of investigation into the decades-long offending of prolific paedophile and former hospital consultant Michael Shine. A report recommended that the state investigation begin immediately.
16 Jul, 10:00 — 16 Jul, 13:18
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irish-timesHigh46d ago
Commission of investigation recommended into former hospital consultant Michael Shine
Shine was convicted of assaulting seven boys between 1971 and 1992 and served three years in prison
By Shauna Bowers
Read full article →rte-newsMostly Factual46d ago
Offending by 'prolific' paedophile spanned decades
"A prolific sexual 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.
Read full article →the-journal46d ago
State investigation into paedophile Michael Shine should begin 'immediately', report says
Lorcan Staines insisted that any public inquiry undertaken must be carried out as expeditiously as possible.
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First report: irish-times · 16 Jul, 10:00|Full coverage: 3 · 3h|Window: 3h
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