Donnelly has thrown himself into the project, despite “still recovering” five years on from the attack which changed his life.
“I was unable to walk properly,” he said.
“My speech went, and I have hypersensitivity to light, sound and touch, and it caused me pain to do what I loved, which was making music at the time.
“My mum became my carer for a few years, she helped me relearn how to walk.”
Not only has he taken on a major role with the inquiry, Donnelly is also studying for a degree in adult nursing while looking after his father.
“I cook, clean, look after him, provide company, but I also sort his medication and personal care,” he said.
“It’s an innate energy that keeps me going.
“I’ve seen it first hand how caring for a family member affects families.
“I see very often the impact that it has on families, so it’s the greatest honour helping those people.”
