Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion

2:35 pm

Ms Jacqueline Healy:

There was a well-publicised raid recently where gardaí entered premises where prostitution was taking place. That sent out a strong message to the public, showing that prostitution is exploitative and that vulnerable people are involved. Resources must be put in place. That is a worthwhile exercise to send out a message about prostitution.