Taoiseach says Government 'will reflect on' ordering public inquiry into paedophile surgeon Michael Shine

More than 200 people have settled civil claims against the Medical Missionaries of Mary religious order that oversaw the running of the hospital in Drogheda where Michael Shine worked. File picture: Collins Courts

The Taoiseach says the Government will “reflect” on calls from victims of one of Ireland’s most prolific paedophiles for a public inquiry, insisting whatever happens next must be victim-centered.

Simon Harris was reacting to calls on Monday from a group of men who were abused by former surgeon Michael Shine for a commission of investigation to establish how he was able to abuse children for so long.