Mr. Michael Quinlan:

We set up the Irish Network Male Prostitution, INMP, in 1995. A series of meetings were held in Dr. Steevens Hospital and we drew up the document, Such a Taboo - Service needs for males in prostitution in Ireland, 2001. I ask the members to read it. It shows up the different needs of the different areas, such as what is needed about providing services for men engaged in sex work. I used to have four outreach workers in the Gay Men Health Service, but I have none now because of the reduction in service as result of cutbacks. We conducted the first survey of male sex workers some years ago. The difference between then and now is the changes that have taken place. The profile of the men who sell sex has changed a lot. Even I was surprised at the Swedish findings at one level but not surprised at another level. People are more confident now about their sexuality.