Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 7 December 2016
Select Committee on Justice and Equality
Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage
9:00 am
Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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I have listened to carefully to the Minister's comments. She will find no opposition to any legislation she brings forward to eradicate trafficking and to protect women and men who are being trafficked and exploited, but there are sex workers who will continue to be involved in the industry and by not allowing them to work in pairs or groups, the Minister is endangering their safety. She has a responsibility to all individuals. If these amendments are not acceptable, what measures will she take on Report Stage to address the issue of sex workers and their safety?