Ms Eliona Gjecaj:

I will draw on Nem Kearns's comments. We should not have the burden of advocating for ourselves just because the system does not work. For us to speak out carries consequences, but there is also the potential for improvements in our individual situations. However, it should not be the case that if someone does not self-advocate, he or she is left in a worse condition. The system needs to hear our voice and implement it into changes to at least provide a basic standard of proper living conditions for each of us, be that in Dublin, Galway or any rural or urban area in any corner of Ireland.