Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for the figures he presented to the House. On those figures, 11 out of the 73 cases being investigated by the Garda have been defined as suspected victims of trafficking. We are now 15 or 16 months into the enactment of the legislation. Is the Minister satisfied with the period of time it takes An Garda Síochána to decide that someone is a suspected victim? At that stage, and only at that stage, a full investigation into the case takes place. Surely the Minister is risking a situation arising whereby some of the victims may be coerced back into the industry before we give them the 60 day or 90 day notice period required.

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