Dr. Eilis Ward:

That is difficult because of course it is formulating continuously. There are continuous conversations but we have not begun the research yet. However, I believe we are beginning to build up data by working together and we are beginning to identify some gaps. For example, we know nothing about research on the men who use prostitution in Ireland. I am particularly interested in the relationship between law, policy and the practice. What happens when one implements certain types of policies? What changes occur and what is the relationship between them? That is another type of research which should be done. There is a problem with funding. There is no funding for this type of research. Our research has had to be self-funded. If there is no funding, the research will not get done, at least not the comprehensive surveys that are required. Only micro studies are being done.