The son of Christine Buckley has told mourners at her funeral that she had an infectious personality and inspired everyone she met. The institutional abuse campaigner died on Tuesday at the age of 67 after a long illness.

President Michael D. Higgins was among those who came to pay their respects to the Aislinn Centre co-founder. The Government was represented by the Aide de Camp to the Taoiseach and Health Minister James Reilly.

Christine will be laid to rest at Shanganagh Cemetery in Shankill later.

She was a former resident of the Goldenbridge Institution. As one of the first people to go public about her experience of abuse, she campaigned tirelessly for more than 25 years on behalf of other survivors of institutional abuse.

She was a co-founder and director of the Aislinn Centre in Dublin, which provides educational and support services for survivors.

Christine fought for people affected by institutional abuse 

Former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, previously described her as a woman who has changed the course of history through her voluntary effort.

In 2010 she was selected as Irish Volunteer of the Year and went on to be awarded the title 'European Volunteer of the Year'.

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Frances Fitzgerald also paid tribute to Ms. Buckley, saying she "was a courageous and consistent campaigner for child protection and children's rights".

Some of her experiences were outlined the the 1996 documentary 'Dear Daughter'. She is survived by her husband Donal and children Darragh, Conor and Cliona.

Christine's son Conor told mourners she touched everyone she met.