Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said she ‘hopes’ a Commission of Investigation will answer why Shine’s abuse was not stopped.

Iarla Ace spent 18 weeks in hospital and underwent five surgeries after being born at 25 weeks weighing just 1lb 10oz.

David Cullinane also said a public inquiry, requested by victims of Shine, should ‘absolutely’ be set up.

Simon Harris described Shine as a ‘vile paedophile’ who has brought pain and misery to many of his victims.