Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)

I hope this Bill will not be used in a fashion which was not intended and I hope it targets those engaged in an odious trade. There is nothing shameful in trying to provide for a family when the world collapses around one. There are not enough safety nets for those who are down on their luck whereas the people at which this Bill is directed are those who are making a living out of this trade and are abusing children. If we can stamp this out, perhaps we can then concentrate on those down on their luck and give them the required supports and safety nets to help those who are suffering as a result of our societal structure. I welcome the Bill in its intention and I hope it will be applied in that manner.

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