Dignity4Patients

As the Scoping Exercise progresses, it is becoming increasingly clear why its findings should lead to a full public inquiry.

The purpose of the Scoping Exercise is to examine the issues involved, identify the evidence available, consider the experiences of those affected, and assess what further steps may be required to establish the facts. It is an important process, but it is ultimately a means to an end, not an end in itself.

This is why we hope that, at the conclusion of the Scoping Exercise, Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill will proceed with a public inquiry.

To read more:
https://www.dignity4patients.org/post/court-refuses-to-release-trial-transcripts-of-notorious-s*x-offender-michael-shine

Court refuses to release trial transcripts of notorious s*x offender Michael Shine Shine, who worked in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda from 1964 until 1995, was convicted after three criminal trials of s*xually assaulting young boys in the course of his work.

Dignity4Patients welcomes Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan's commitment to provide a full State apology to survivors of abuse perpetrated by Bill Kenneally.

This is an important acknowledgment of the failures identified by the Commission of Investigation and of the profound suffering endured by survivors over many decades.

To read more:
https://www.dignity4patients.org/post/state-apology-to-be-issued-to-victims-of-pa******le-bill-kenneally

State apology to be issued to victims of pa******le Bill Kenneally State apology to be issued to victims of pa******le Bill Kenneally

For too long, survivors of non-recent s*xual abuse were ignored, silenced, or felt their voices didn’t matter. This case before the courts involving allegations dating back 50 years is a reminder that accountability has no expiry date, and age or health is no barrier to prosecution.

It's a shame the survivors of Michael Shine's abuse were not afforded justice, due to age and other health factors that halted criminal trials after years of delay tactics, judicial reviews, and errors by the DPP. His recent interviews with journalists show no signs of cognitive decline.
https://www.rte.ie/news/investigations-unit/2022/0818/1316482-dpp-michael-shine-child-abuse/
https://www.dignity4patients.org/post/podcast-behind-the-story-inside-the-crimes-of-disgraced-surgeon-michael-shine


https://www.dignity4patients.org/post/man-95-charged-with-historic-indecent-assaults

Dignity4Patients welcomes & appreciates the many positive, uplifting and supportive comments from TD's on the 'Scoping Exercise' & the continued fight on behalf of victims & survivors for justice, truth and accountability. We look forward to the Minister's response to the many points raised. Each statement made can be read in full on our website. https://www.dignity4patients.org/post/scoping-exercise-statement