Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Regarding the migrant issue, particularly migrant women, I note at the end of Dr. Mbugua's presentation there is a reference to trafficked women and girls being used for sexual exploitation. What impact does that have on many people who would not have immigration status here? Basically, they are here illegally and that is being used as a means of coercion or control. Is there a fear in that community or among those groups of people who would be exploited in that way that if they came forward they will simply be sent back to the countries they came from? Does Dr. Mbugua consider that the authorities give sufficient recognition to the difficult and precarious situation these people are in and that they could be supported through that?