Jeffrey Rockett has strong opinions. He may be only 13-years-old but he knows his mind and he knows how children should be treated.
Yesterday, in front of 500 of his peers, aged from three to 18-years-old, he shared those feelings.
Jeffrey chaired a press conference held as part of the ISPCC's fifth annual Look who's Talking national children's forum in Dublin.
Gary Friary (14), from Monaghan, spoke about his hopes for peace in the North.
"They've had 30 years or more to sort it out and it has deeply affected children. It is time that they settled it."
Twelve-year-old Amy Allen from Clondalkin said children had a right to live without fear. Her friend Mary Louise Hollywood (10) spoke last.
"Sometimes because we are little there seems little we can do to make a difference. But all the little changes can make a big difference," she said.
Afterwards the children were involved in workshops to help them communicate their views and feelings about the issues which affect their lives.