Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 172: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to review our current legislation in respect of prostitution; when the associated public consultation in this matter will commence; when he will be in a position to present to Cabinet proposals regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28594/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Our prostitution legislation is currently under review. As part of that review, I have announced a public consultation process to inform the future direction of legislation in this area. A detailed discussion document to facilitate and get the public consultation underway will be published shortly.

My immediate priority following completion of the consultation process will be to publish a report of its outcome. I hope that this report can be published before the end of December. I have to caution however, that the December target date is subject to resources having regard to the volume of submissions received and other legislative demands. When the review is concluded, I will bring any legislative proposals to Government in the usual way. Any such proposals will be brought forward at the earliest possible opportunity. However, the Deputy will appreciate, that in view of numerous competing priorities in my Department, it is not possible, at this stage, to indicate when this matter may be brought to Cabinet.