Shire Income Access Share Trust Statement of Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income	$ 665.1	$ 745.4	$ 865.0
Shire Income Access Share Trust [Member]
Dividend income	91.1	81.5	67.6
Net income	$ 91.1	$ 81.5	$ 67.6