Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014
687. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will introduce legislation in the near future (details supplied) regarding sex trafficking and exploitation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34643/14]
View answer703. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding prostitution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34854/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 687 and 703 together.
There is already legislation in place to address trafficking for the purpose of sex and those organising prostitution or living off the earnings of prostitutes.
The Deputies' questions appear to refer to the Justice Committee's "Report on hearings and submissions on the Review of Legislation on Prostitution".
I am examining the recommendations made by the Justice Committee, the advices of the Attorney General and the views of the Minister for Health regarding a new approach to prostitution legislation.
When I have had the opportunity to complete consideration of the issues, proposals will be brought to Government.
