Organisation: SWAI

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Sex workers to be surveyed on review of prostitution laws

Sex workers and other “stakeholders” involved in or associated with the sale of sex are to be asked for their views on a review of Ireland’s prostitution law.

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Hardship fund for sex workers has raised almost €24k

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Gardaí quiz 38 people on suspicion of buying sex

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Gardaí question 38 people suspected of having paid for sex

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Total of 36 people suspected of buying sex services

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Sex workers ‘still not protected’ in spite of criminalising legislation

New laws criminalising purchase of sex will cut trafficking and sexual exploitation - report

Ireland’s new laws criminalising the purchase of sex will work in cutting trafficking and sexual exploitation according to a new report - but those behind the research said it could also be improved by the imposition of “on-the-spot” fines.

Tue, 13 Nov, 2018

O’Neill looks set to stay in Irish role

All the signs are that Martin O’Neill is staying on as manager of Ireland.

Sat, 13 Jan, 2018

Reid recalls special time when Irish young guns ruled Europe

“At the time we didn’t realise how big an achievement it was,” says Andy Reid of being part of the Ireland U16 team who were crowned European champions in 1998.

Fri, 12 Jan, 2018

Sex workers told to take care as arrest made following violent attacks

An organisation that supports sex workers held a meeting last night calling for greater levels of caution after a man suspected of violent attacks was arrested over the weekend.

Tue, 04 Jul, 2017

Where are they now? The 22 players that played in the rebirth of Cork and Derry City

When Cork City meet Derry City tonight, it will be the latest chapter of two clubs whose fortunes have travelled along parallel lines.

Fri, 07 Apr, 2017

Austria v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup Group D Qualifier

Jon Walters fitness a cause for concern

Martin O’Neill has a fresh injury concern with the news that Jon Walters is to undergo knee surgery.

Sat, 14 Jan, 2017

Laws going through Oireachtas ‘violate’ human rights of sex workers

Legislation going through the Oireachtas is “likely to violate” the human rights of sex workers, according to a legal opinion published yesterday.

Wed, 05 Oct, 2016

Cork City bullish ahead of Swedish trip

The Europa League second round commences tomorrow evening, with Cork City in Gothenburg for the second time in their 32-year history looking for a vital away goal against BK Hacken, last sea son’s Swedish Cup winners.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2016

Legislation will hurt sex workers

We at Sex Workers’ Alliance of Ireland (SWAI) strongly disagree with Brian Killoran (Irish Examiner, Letters, August 17) on sex-work legislation in the Republic.

Wed, 19 Aug, 2015

Warning over rise of ‘loverboy’ trend of coerced prostitution

Women’s Aid has said it was seeing trends similar to the “loverboys” phenomenon abroad where vulnerable young girls are groomed and coerced into prostitution by older boys.

Thu, 17 Jan, 2013

Fitness priority for Robbie

Robbie Keane has said he will only consider a loan move to an English club in January if he feels is 100% fit.

Tue, 18 Dec, 2012

Patterson named SWAI player of the month

Derry City's cup final hero Rory Patterson has been named the SWAI's Airtricity League player of the month for November.

Mon, 26 Nov, 2012

Geoghegan new Shels manager

FORMER Shelbourne striker Stephen Geoghegan was reportedly last night installed as the new manager striker Stephen Geoghegan was reportedly last night installed as the new manager.

Sat, 20 Jan, 2007

Pat McCourt named eircom/SWAI player of the month

Derry City winger Pat McCourt has been named the eircom/Soccer Writers Association of Ireland Player of the Month for May.

Wed, 07 Jun, 2006

Cork City winger player of the month

Cork City winger Liam Kearney has been selected as the eircom/Soccer Writers Association of Ireland Player of the Month for August.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2005

Player of month Kearney aiming to clip Seagulls’ wings

CORK CITY resume their eircom League campaign against Bray Wanderers at Turner’s Cross tonight, boosted by the news that Liam Kearney has been named the eircom/SWAI player of the month for August.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2005