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<p>Bill proposes a jail term of seven years and a fine of up to €50,000 for offences in the bill including sex-for-rent propositions, as well as the advertising of such propositions.</p>

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Justice committee to decide next month on sex-for-rent law

Government criticised for 'continued inaction' in the area of sexual exploitation of renters

<p>'Asking for that photograph is exploitation. It is hard to see why somebody would be looking to see somebody in an intimate body image for any reason other than for sexual exploitation.'</p>

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Landlord asking student tenant for intimate photo is 'sexual exploitation'

<p>The student accommodation crisis has been getting worse for more than a decade, according to Irish Council for International Students executive director Laura Harmon. File Picture.</p>

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Mexican student asked for underwear photos by landlord

Close-up of a couple receiving key of their new real estate.

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Sex-for-rent issue could impact around 3,900 Irish households

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Government to draft own legislation to ban sex for rent practices

Close-up of a couple receiving key of their new real estate.

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Scale of sex-for-rent crisis finally creeps up on the Government

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Bill ‘a small step in trying to address exploitative practice’ of sex-for-rent

People offering sex for rent arrangements are “creeps who exploit their position of power over people with less power or no power who need a roof over their heads”.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2022

Renting House

Bill to ban 'sick, perverted' sex-for-rent practice backed by Dáil

The bill, which comes on the back of an investigation by the 'Irish Examiner', received cross-party support

Wed, 23 Mar, 2022

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'Active Irish sex trade' warning amid Ukrainian refugee influx

More measures are needed to guard against women and children being abused, including through so-called 'sex for rent', sexual exploitation experts warn

Tue, 22 Mar, 2022

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Dáil to hear Ukrainian refugee sex for rent concerns

Concerns have been raised about sex for rent arrangements being offered to vulnerable Ukrainian refugees

Tue, 22 Mar, 2022

Close-up of a couple receiving key of their new real estate.

Government to back bill banning sex for rent following 'Irish Examiner' probe

The bill proposes seven years in prison and a fine of €50,000. It is being brought following an investigation into sex for rent in Ireland by the Irish Examiner.

Tue, 22 Mar, 2022

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Ann Murphy: Irish 'safe haven' could also deliver vulnerable refugees to sexual predators

Even as the Ban on Sex for Rent Bill moves through the Oireachtas, ads continue to offer a home for sex — some of them targeting people fleeing Ukraine

Thu, 17 Mar, 2022

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Sex-for-rent law will not end practice, former TD warns

Former Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger said she was 'very cynical' about the proposed law, saying the housing crisis needed to be sorted to address the issue of why landlords can offer such arrangements because of high rents

Thu, 10 Mar, 2022

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Woman offered room in return for 'fun' says plan to ban sex-for-rent practice 'is the best gift'

She previously told the Irish Examiner that trying to find a room in Dublin early this year was “like falling in a dangerous hell”

Wed, 09 Mar, 2022

Estate agent giving house keys to customer and sign agreement in office.

Rape Crisis Network adviser says sex for rent issue needs 'expert attention'

Legal policy adviser with the Rape Crisis Network of Ireland Caroline Counihan said current legislation does not cover situations where sex is used as a currency for rent because the would-be tenant is not a prostitute

Tue, 22 Feb, 2022

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McEntee: Sex-for-rent practice not covered by legislation

Issue was raised with Justice Minister Helen McEntee in the Dáil following 'Irish Examiner' investigation

Thu, 17 Feb, 2022

Renting House

Justice Minister to face questions over sex for rent legislation

The matter is to be raised on the back of an Irish Examiner investigation which uncovered a number of properties across the country being offered for little or no rent in exchange for sex

Thu, 17 Feb, 2022

Renting House

Attorney General to advise on sex for rent issue

The moves follow an investigation by the 'Irish Examiner' last month which highlighted that properties on the rental market are being offered at reduced rent or rent-free in exchange for sex

Wed, 19 Jan, 2022

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Sex for rent issue referred to the Attorney General

It follows an investigation by the 'Irish Examiner' last month which highlighted properties on the rental market which are being offered at reduced rent or rent-free in exchange for sex

Tue, 11 Jan, 2022

Renting House

Sex worker offered free accommodation in exchange for sex by exploitative 'predators'

A young woman who says she engages in sex work to pay her rent costs says some men are preying on the homeless and offering them free accommodation in return for sex

Thu, 30 Dec, 2021