Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2012
560 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a submission (details supplied); if he has plans to meet or has met with this group; if so, the details of same; if he has requested any reports regarding this matter; if he or his Department has raised the matter within an EU context in view of the international contacts of those involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19948/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand the submission referred to by the Deputy is a recent communication sent to Oireachtas members by the "Turn off the Red Light Campaign".
Our prostitution legislation is currently under review. As part of that review, I have announced a public consultation process to inform the future direction of legislation in this area. A detailed discussion document to facilitate and get the public consultation underway will be published before the end of May. I spoke at some length on this matter during the course of a Seanad debate on 18 April and have made arrangements to have a copy of my statement sent to the Deputy. This will provide further background information for the Deputy and I trust it will be of assistance.
