Ms Anna Budayova:

I sincerely thank the committee members for listening. I am only sorry I was not able to hold back expressing my cares. To be honest, I realise I have been recounting my personal story and it was hard to control that. I am sorry. I love my daughter and I always do everything possible in my strength for her. I am so happy to have this opportunity to say out loud that she matters. It is very important to say our loved ones matter to us as parents and carers, because no one sees what we are doing behind the closed doors. The members were listening today, however, and I truly appreciate whatever support might be possible. The committee is limited in what help it can give us now, and we know that, but it supports us in what we are trying to do, and this is the message to be taken away by every parent in Ireland. I say that because anyone could be in my shoes any time. I thank the members of the committee very much.