Rónán Mullen (Independent)

I proposed amending human trafficking legislation along the lines of the model used in Sweden which would criminalise the user of the person in prostitution. There was much cynicism and negativity towards my proposal when I raised it first. I am glad the Government is now taking it seriously. We need to make this country a cold-house for people who traffic persons. One positive way of doing this would be to ensure any person using another person in prostitution is deemed to be committing an offence.