Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the delegation from Women's Aid and concur with its primary point on domestic violence and prostitution. We heard that 15% of homeless and abused women become involved in prostitution. I would have expected this figure to be higher, as I would find it an amazing feat if the remaining 85% of homeless and abused women did not become involved in prostitution.

How does Women's Aid respond to a recent television programme which showed wealthy, middle class women directing prostitution services? If one reduces demand for prostitution in Ireland, those involved in the industry will move to other countries where they will continue to exploit women.