I acknowledge the words of the Minister. She mentioned two counties in her contribution. She did not mention County Dublin. There are people living in my constituency who were living there when they were abused by Michael Shine because Our Lady of Lourdes is the local hospital for Balbriggan. I am sure that was an oversight on her part. What is at the heart of this is that these kids and their families were not listened to. When we talk to victims and survivors of that vile and disgusting man, they tell us that everybody knew but nobody stood up. As my colleagues said, it was an open secret along the corridors of Our Lady of Lourdes. The State failed those children, their families and the good decent people in the hospital who were trying to speak up. Those kids carried that hurt into adulthood but they have carried themselves with dignity. They have carried themselves so well. I pay tribute to the Dignity4Patients group. The Minister needs to resource that group. It is a lifeline and a support for those victims. That group needs to be resourced.

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