Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

I am concerned that it has not come before the House. Ireland does not have legislation in place to address the problem of large numbers of young women being trafficked into Ireland for the purpose of prostitution. It is unacceptable that women from eastern European countries are subject to a form of modern day slavery. Many of those lured here are not aware they are coming to Ireland or that they will work as prostitutes. Is it possible, even at this late stage, to introduce legislation to prevent many young women being abused in this manner? The House owes it to them to act.