An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Dail Éireann — 2024-09-18
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Fergus O'Dowd (FG), Louth

I recently met with representatives of Dignity for Patients. They represent an increasing number of people who are coming forward who were abused by the convicted criminal paedophile Michael Shine. I support their demand for a commission of investigation into all aspects of the abuse they suffered and other issues we have privately advised the Taoiseach of. I support what the Taoiseach has said so far. It is an evil that has been perpetrated right across the country and we have to make sure that people are still held accountable. I ask him to arrange through his office a high-level meeting with this group to further their case and their cause.

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