Societal exclusion lies at heart of the Bungalow 3 exposé

The recent Prime Time documentary Inside Bungalow 3, aired on December 9 last, has once again demonstrated the plight of people with intellectual disabilities in Ireland.

It has also shone a light on the inherent inequity of a system that has been historically grounded in the congregation and marginalisation of people who are perceived to be different.

As expert consultant to the documentary, I must say the revelations of what was happening, whilst terribly upsetting and wholly inexcusable, are of no great surprise, as I and others have been highlighting the presence of oppression in such services for many years (Letters, September 2009).