Increase in number of sex workers seeking help A voluntary organisation helping women affected by prostitution says there has been an increase in the number of cases of sex trafficking it dealt with last year. News • 07 Dec 15
Increase in number of sex workers seeking help A voluntary organisation helping women affected by prostitution says there has been an increase in the number of cases of sex trafficking it dealt with last year. News • 07 Dec 15
Bill makes purchasing sexual services an offence The Government has published a bill to increase the penalties for the sexual exploitation of children and vulnerable people, and strengthen the laws on prostitution. News • 27 Nov 14
Bill makes purchasing sexual services an offence The Government has published a bill to increase the penalties for the sexual exploitation of children and vulnerable people, and strengthen the laws on prostitution. News • 27 Nov 14
Ireland urged to take lead to target buyers of sex Former US president Jimmy Carter has called on Ireland to take a lead in introducing legislation to target the buyers of sex. News • 01 Sep 14
Ireland urged to take lead to target buyers of sex Former US president Jimmy Carter has called on Ireland to take a lead in introducing legislation to target the buyers of sex. News • 01 Sep 14
Study shows links between prostitution, criminals A study of sex buyers across five EU countries, including Ireland, shows strong links between prostitution and the criminal underworld. News • 27 Mar 14
Study shows links between prostitution, criminals A study of sex buyers across five EU countries, including Ireland, shows strong links between prostitution and the criminal underworld. News • 27 Mar 14
Government urged to take action over prostitution Immigrant Council of Ireland chief executive Denise Charlton has urged the Government to take action and introduce new legislation to tackle prostitution. News • 22 Oct 13
Government urged to take action over prostitution Immigrant Council of Ireland chief executive Denise Charlton has urged the Government to take action and introduce new legislation to tackle prostitution. News • 22 Oct 13
Committee says paying for sex should be an offence The Oireachtas Justice committee has recommended that the purchase of sex be made a criminal offence. News • 27 Jun 13
Committee says paying for sex should be an offence The Oireachtas Justice committee has recommended that the purchase of sex be made a criminal offence. News • 27 Jun 13
Ruhama sees 18% rise in demand for support The support group for women affected by prostitution and trafficking in Ireland has said demand for its services increased by 18% last year. News • 22 Aug 12
Ruhama sees 18% rise in demand for support The support group for women affected by prostitution and trafficking in Ireland has said demand for its services increased by 18% last year. News • 22 Aug 12
Public support sought for prostitution law change A billboard and social media campaign, which seeks public support to change the laws around prostitution in Ireland, gets under way over the weekend. News • 17 Aug 12
Public support sought for prostitution law change A billboard and social media campaign, which seeks public support to change the laws around prostitution in Ireland, gets under way over the weekend. News • 17 Aug 12
Call to make paying for sex illegal The Government has been urged to use a review of prostitution laws to make it illegal to pay for sex. News • 28 Jun 12
Call to make paying for sex illegal The Government has been urged to use a review of prostitution laws to make it illegal to pay for sex. News • 28 Jun 12
New consultation on prostitution laws Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has started a public consultation process on the future direction of legislation on prostitution. News • 25 Jun 12
New consultation on prostitution laws Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has started a public consultation process on the future direction of legislation on prostitution. News • 25 Jun 12
Three women plead guilty to brothel charges Three women arrested in a major cross-border offensive against prostitution have pleaded guilty to running a brothel in Belfast. News • 30 May 12
Three women plead guilty to brothel charges Three women arrested in a major cross-border offensive against prostitution have pleaded guilty to running a brothel in Belfast. News • 30 May 12
