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Trial date for Dr Michael Shine will not be set until after judicial review
Summary
The trial date for Dr Michael Shine, an 82‑year‑old retired consultant surgeon, will not be set until after a High Court judicial review. He faces 25 counts of indecent assault against 22 alleged victims, with the earliest incidents dating to 1964 and the latest to 1990, allegedly occurring at Our Lady's Hospital in Drogheda and a clinic in County Louth. Judge Mary Ellen Ring adjourned the matter again, noting that Shine's legal team are still awaiting the High Court's judgment and that no indication exists as to when it will be delivered. She scheduled a mention for January 14, giving the State and defence the liberty to re‑enter the case should the judgment return before that date.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial date for Dr Michael Shine will not be set until after judicial review. Charges or matters: 25 counts of indecent assault which allegedly occurred from 1964 until 1990, at Our Lady's Hospital in Drogheda, Co. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- January 14 Incident
- 1964 until 1990 Incident
- 2014-11-04 Publication
Why: Dr Shine is on continuing bail and was excused from attending at this court hearing and at the next because of his age. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: 25 counts of indecent assault which allegedly occurred from 1964 until 1990, at Our Lady's Hospital in Drogheda, Co (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Judge Mary Ellen Ring adjourned the matter again after she was informed that Dr Shine's legal team are still awaiting judgement from the High Court and there is no indication as to when it will be delivered. "This is a matter of some antiquity and there are complainants waiting for this to be dealt with," Judge Ring remarked before she fixed January 14 next for mention.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Dublin District Court
- Wellington House
- Our Lady's Hospital
- Wellington Road
- Dublin
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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