David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Ms Lewis stated that she is a psychotherapist and that One in Four provides a sex offender treatment programme. Over the years we have seen media reports about high-profile individuals with what they describe as a sex addiction. I ask Ms Lewis to comment on this issue. We are speaking about people who buy sexual services; other speakers suggested explanations for why that happens. Is sex addiction a fact or a myth and can it be dealt with if it exists? We are considering legislation aimed at deterring people.