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No timeframe given for sex-for-rent legislation as more advertisements appear online
No timeframe given for sex-for-rent legislation as more advertisements appear online
Sources say that the area is proving difficult to legislate against

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Ireland stock
Justice department pushes for sexual offences legislation reform ahead of summer recess
The sole agency which can currently identify victims of human trafficking is An Garda SĂ­ochĂĄna, but this will change under the new legislation

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Young woman getting keys to new apartment from Real Estate Agent
Government ‘is not prioritising law against sex for rent’
Experts say some landlords are exploiting people amid the housing crisis as adverts continue to appear online offering accommodation in exchange for sex

Sun, 16 Jun, 2024

Law to criminalise sex for rent a 'waste of time' if it does not address license agreements
Law to criminalise sex for rent a 'waste of time' if it does not address license agreements
Legislation outlawing sex for rent will be a “waste of time” unless it tackles situations where rooms are being rented out under licence agreements instead of tenancies, according to the researcher of a new report.

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Upset woman sitting on couch alone at home
S Sex for rent offers advertised as ‘genre of porn’, report finds
The report also calls on the Department of Justice to create a named offence to clearly target predatory landlords, and define the specific behaviours involved

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Street prostitute of Eastern Europe
Sarah Harte: It’s ludicrous to suggest that sex work is just another form of work
A job with a risk of unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, rape, violence, and stigma is not a dream job

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Sex for rent offences to be dealt with through human trafficking legislation 
Sex for rent offences to be dealt with through human trafficking legislation 
Government legislation to tackle sex for rent offers in the private rental sector will be brought forward as an amendment to human trafficking legislation when it goes through the Seanad in the coming months.

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

New legislation criminalising 'sex for rent' introduced in the DĂĄil
New legislation criminalising 'sex for rent' introduced in the DĂĄil
Sinn FĂ©in TD Eoin Ó Broin has proposed that the legislation be part of an amendment to the Residential Tenancies Act 2004

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Podcast Corner: The best Irish shows of 2023 
Podcast Corner: The best Irish shows of 2023 
Episode with Richie Sadlier was our overall podcast of the year. Here are some more shows from Ireland that impressed in 2023

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

Missing person Tina Satchwell case
Sex-for-rent propositions to be criminalised under new legislation, says Helen McEntee
Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking Bill to be amended to outlaw sex-for-rent proposals

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Rental market
One in 20 international students exposed to sex for rent proposals from landlords
A total of 819 international students from 73 countries took part in survey

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

Review of prostitution laws best way to criminalise sex-for-rent demands, says Helen McEntee
Review of prostitution laws best way to criminalise sex-for-rent demands, says Helen McEntee
Justice minister says the review of Ireland's existing prostitution laws is being expedited, after the Ban on Sex for Rent Bill was rejected

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

Criticism after Limerick student house advertised for 'only open-minded people'
Criticism after Limerick student house advertised for 'only open-minded people'
Call for Government to clamp down on unscrupulous landlords

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

Bank of Ireland technical issue
Irish Examiner view: Problems are of Bank of Ireland’s own making
The justice minister needs to explain how and why supposedly scarce Garda resources were mobilised so quickly to attend ATMs

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

Leo Varadkar: Existing laws sufficient to stop sex-for-rent
Leo Varadkar: Existing laws sufficient to stop sex-for-rent
The Attorney General has advised the Taoiseach that sex-for-rent is already an offence under existing legislation

Thu, 03 Aug, 2023

Government called on to make sex-for-rent a criminal offence when DĂĄil returns 
Government called on to make sex-for-rent a criminal offence when DĂĄil returns 
Sinn FĂ©in's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin has said it is 'remarkable' the Government has failed to introduce legislation to protect vulnerable renters from sexual exploitation

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

Sinn FĂ©in to publish new law to ban sex-for-rent
Sinn FĂ©in to publish new law to ban sex-for-rent
Deputy Eoin Ó Broin said: 'Seeking sex for rent is a disgusting predatory form of behaviour. It should be outlawed'

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

Pledge to outlaw sex-for-rent practice 'as quickly as possible' brings little comfort to tenants
Pledge to outlaw sex-for-rent practice 'as quickly as possible' brings little comfort to tenants
The renters being targeted in these situations are largely faceless, voiceless, have little money and are mainly from an immigrant background

Fri, 28 Jul, 2023

Minister admits 'we don’t have a timeframe' for laws against sex-for-rent practices
Minister admits 'we don’t have a timeframe' for laws against sex-for-rent practices
The Ban on Sex for Rent Bill introduced in March 2022 will not be progressed until the Department of Justice finalises a review of prostitution laws

Fri, 28 Jul, 2023

Renters warned after new spate of adverts offering sex-for-rent appears online
Renters warned after new spate of adverts offering sex-for-rent appears online
Department of Justice urged prospective renters to report abusive behaviour to gardaĂ­

Thu, 27 Jul, 2023

Close-up of a couple receiving key of their new real estate.
A Dangerous Hell podcast: Delay in sex-for-rent law putting tenants' safety at risk
In recent days, the Irish Examiner found advertisements offering accommodation in return for sexual favours on a number of online platforms

 Listen | Wed, 26 Jul, 2023

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Government criticised for failing 'to protect renters' after sex-for-rent legislation plans delayed 
Government criticised for failing 'to protect renters' after sex-for-rent legislation plans delayed 
Legislation pending completion of a review into prostitution legislation

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

Delay in reviewing laws prompts call to protect renters amid rise in sex-for-rent ads
Delay in reviewing laws prompts call to protect renters amid rise in sex-for-rent ads
Advertisements offering accommodation for reduced or no rent in return for sex are increasing on online advertising platforms

Thu, 11 May, 2023

Harris wants date for completion of prostitution laws review
Harris wants date for completion of prostitution laws review
Under the Sexual Offences Act 2017, those who offer their services as a prostitute are no longer committing an offence.

Wed, 03 May, 2023

Why do they have to fight?
Irish Examiner view: Not the right time or the right call
Eviction ban

Thu, 09 Mar, 2023

Sex-for-rent law proposals will be examined once review finishes
Sex-for-rent law proposals will be examined once review finishes
Part of the review is an assessment of the impact of the legislation on the welfare of those who engage in sexual activity for payment

Mon, 05 Dec, 2022

Irish Examiner scoops top prizes at Newsbrands journalism awards
Irish Examiner scoops top prizes at Newsbrands journalism awards
The awards were held in Dublin this afternoon and saw the Irish Examiner take home six awards.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

General Stock - Newspapers
'Irish Examiner' journalism shortlisted across seven categories in Journalism Awards
NewsBrands Ireland CEO Ann Marie Lenihan said the annual awards were "a wonderful opportunity to celebrate all that we value in Irish journalism".

 Listen | Thu, 27 Oct, 2022

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Close-up of a couple receiving key of their new real estate.
Government still considering sex-for-rent laws
The government is to consider legislation to tackle sex-for-rent propositions following recommendations from the ongoing review into legislation criminalising the purchase of sex.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

Law to stop predators seeking sex for rent may be shelved
Law to stop predators seeking sex for rent may be shelved
TD appeals to Justice Minister to intervene after Oireachtas committee recommends halting progress of the sex-for-rent bill through the DĂĄil due to legal concerns

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

House for rent
Oireachtas to publish updates on sex-for-rent bill
The bill proposes a jail term of seven years and a fine of up to €50,000

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

House for rent
Justice committee to decide next month on sex-for-rent law
Government criticised for 'continued inaction' in the area of sexual exploitation of renters

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

House for rent
Landlord asking student tenant for intimate photo is 'sexual exploitation' 
Chief executive of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Noeline Blackwell said the case was a 'terrible indictment of somebody that they would try to exploit somebody who is terribly vulnerable'

Mon, 12 Sep, 2022

Close-up of a couple receiving key of their new real estate.
Mexican student asked for underwear photos by landlord
The number of accommodation scams targeting international students has risen by 30%.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2022

Close-up of a couple receiving key of their new real estate.
Sex-for-rent issue could impact around 3,900 Irish households
Oireachtas committee on justice is told issue must be tackled 'urgently'.

Wed, 22 Jun, 2022

Estate agent giving house keys to customer and sign agreement in office.
Attorney General has concerns about 'legal soundness' of proposed sex-for-rent laws
Legislation introduced in England has not been successful in prosecuting offenders.

Tue, 21 Jun, 2022

Elaine Loughlin: Proposed increases for low-paid workers amount to wages of spin
Elaine Loughlin: Proposed increases for low-paid workers amount to wages of spin
Increasing the minimum wage and fully adopting the living wage are not one and the same thing, contrary to what Mr Varadkar and the rest of the Government might want us all to believe

Tue, 21 Jun, 2022

House for rent
Justice committee to review sex-for-rent ban, which would hit violators with €50k fine
A seven-year jail term is also included in the legislation, introduced in the DĂĄĂ­l after an investigation by the 'Irish Examiner'

Sun, 10 Apr, 2022

GardaĂ­ urge victims of sex-for-rent scandal to come forward
GardaĂ­ urge victims of sex-for-rent scandal to come forward
While ‘sex for rent’ is not a specific criminal offence, detectives say an investigation into it could reveal possible fraud-related offences or offences against the person

Thu, 31 Mar, 2022

Mental health stock
Government to draft own legislation to ban sex for rent practices
The Ban on Sex for Rent Bill brought forward by the Social Democrats has now gone to committee stage in the Oireachtas

Sat, 26 Mar, 2022

Close-up of a couple receiving key of their new real estate.
Scale of sex-for-rent crisis finally creeps up on the Government
Opposition parties are concerned about lack of commitment to a timeline from the Government for the passage of the bill through the Oireachtas

Fri, 25 Mar, 2022

ActionAid study
'Progress bill to outlaw sex for rent to stop predators targeting women'
National Women's Council urges TDs to ensure the Ban on Sex for Rent Bill 2022 is passed swiftly

Thu, 24 Mar, 2022

House model and key in home insurance broker agent hand or in salesman person. Real estate agent offer house, property insuranc
Bill ‘a small step in trying to address exploitative practice’ of sex-for-rent
People offering sex for rent arrangements are “creeps who exploit their position of power over people with less power or no power who need a roof over their heads”.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2022

Renting House
Bill to ban 'sick, perverted' sex-for-rent practice backed by DĂĄil
The bill, which comes on the back of an investigation by the 'Irish Examiner', received cross-party support

Wed, 23 Mar, 2022

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