Sex-for-rent

Sign in

#Sex-for-rent

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>The calls were made in a submission to the Oireachtas justice committee which is considering the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026. Picture: iStock</p>

news

Gardaí must be trained to identify sex-for-rent offers, Oireachtas told

Coalition urges garda training, victim supports and inclusion of sex-for-rent exploitation in Ireland’s domestic and gender-based violence strategy

<p>A Seanad cross-party group with representatives from women’s rights and student organisations and Labour leader Ivana Bacik at Leinster House last April ahead of a debate on the bill to ban sex-for-rent arrangements. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Rollingnews</p>

politics

Sex-for-rent law 'will not address wider housing crisis or power imbalances'

<p>The National Women’s Council warned many survivors are left with no long-term housing options.</p>

news

Women and children trapped between domestic violence and homelessness, report finds

'A rushed law is a bad law': Fears over scrutiny of sex-for-rent legislation

court and crime

'A rushed law is a bad law': Fears over scrutiny of sex-for-rent legislation

Young woman getting keys to new apartment from Real Estate Agent

comment-analysis

Ann Murphy: Sex-for-rent legislation must be enacted without delay

Domestic violance

news

Housing crisis fuelling violence against women, conference to hear

Woman who was offered sex-for-rent arrangements hopes new legislation will bring justice

Woman who was offered sex-for-rent arrangements hopes new legislation will bring justice

The legislation will cover rental arrangements between landlords and tenants, as well as 'rent-a-room' situations

Tue, 06 May, 2025

ICOS SURVEY

Legislation outlawing sex-for-rent included in bill to be examined by Cabinet today

The bill will also tackle the universal use of counselling notes in sexual assault trials

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Young woman getting keys to new apartment from Real Estate Agent

Property website to introduce measures to prevent sex-for-rent advertisements

A third attempt to legislate against the practice is going through the Seanad

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

Housing Market - Rent Sign

Will it be third time lucky for bill to ban sex-for-rent exploitation?

Previous attempts to get a bill outlawing the practice have been mired in delays or floundered under pre-legislative scrutiny

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

International student planning to study in Munster university offered sex-for-rent arrangement

International student planning to study in Munster university offered sex-for-rent arrangement

Technological University Shannon students' union said close to 10 such incidents had come on its radar in the current academic year

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Justice minister will not oppose bill to ban 'sex for rent' exploitation

Justice minister will not oppose bill to ban 'sex for rent' exploitation

Jim O’Callaghan said he would have suggestions for amendments to Senator Laura Harmon's proposed new law

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Third opposition bill to criminalise sex-for-rent practices to be introduced in Seanad

Third opposition bill to criminalise sex-for-rent practices to be introduced in Seanad

Labour senator to propose new legislation imposing fines of up to €50,000 for advertising sex-for-rent arrangements in Ireland

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

Brazilian student in Cork 'had to share a bed with two people at different times'

Brazilian student in Cork 'had to share a bed with two people at different times'

A shocking study reveals international students in Ireland face severe housing issues, including scams, overcrowding, and even 'sex for rent' offers

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Dublin film festival to air movie starring Love/Hate actor depicting sex-for-rent story

Dublin film festival to air movie starring Love/Hate actor depicting sex-for-rent story

'No Time Wasters' by Tara O’Callaghan features 'Love/Hate' star Peter Coonan as a prospective landlord

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Young woman getting keys to new apartment from Real Estate Agent

Tenant asked residents' association if she was 'supposed to have sex with landlord'

Story was revealed by Social Democrats election candidate at the launch of the party's renters' charter

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Escort or paid woman lying on bed in brothel. Man paying money for sex worker at night. Hooker with customer. Sexy lady with sug

No conviction recorded for half of those buying sex

Of the 31 people prosecuted last year for buying sex, 18 were directed to pay into the poor box

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

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

Government urged to urgently outlaw sex for rent exploitation

Online advertisements regularly appear on a number of websites offering reduced or no rent in return for sex

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

No timeframe given for sex-for-rent legislation as more advertisements appear online

No timeframe given for sex-for-rent legislation as more advertisements appear online

Sources say that the area is proving difficult to legislate against

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Ireland stock

Justice department pushes for sexual offences legislation reform ahead of summer recess

The sole agency which can currently identify victims of human trafficking is An Garda Síochána, but this will change under the new legislation

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Young woman getting keys to new apartment from Real Estate Agent

Government ‘is not prioritising law against sex for rent’

Experts say some landlords are exploiting people amid the housing crisis as adverts continue to appear online offering accommodation in exchange for sex

Sun, 16 Jun, 2024

Law to criminalise sex for rent a 'waste of time' if it does not address license agreements

Law to criminalise sex for rent a 'waste of time' if it does not address license agreements

Legislation outlawing sex for rent will be a “waste of time” unless it tackles situations where rooms are being rented out under licence agreements instead of tenancies, according to the researcher of a new report.

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Upset woman sitting on couch alone at home

S Sex for rent offers advertised as ‘genre of porn’, report finds

The report also calls on the Department of Justice to create a named offence to clearly target predatory landlords, and define the specific behaviours involved

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Street prostitute of Eastern Europe

Sarah Harte: It’s ludicrous to suggest that sex work is just another form of work

A job with a risk of unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, rape, violence, and stigma is not a dream job

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Sex for rent offences to be dealt with through human trafficking legislation

Sex for rent offences to be dealt with through human trafficking legislation

Government legislation to tackle sex for rent offers in the private rental sector will be brought forward as an amendment to human trafficking legislation when it goes through the Seanad in the coming months.

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

New legislation criminalising 'sex for rent' introduced in the Dáil

New legislation criminalising 'sex for rent' introduced in the Dáil

Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin has proposed that the legislation be part of an amendment to the Residential Tenancies Act 2004

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Podcast Corner: The best Irish shows of 2023

Podcast Corner: The best Irish shows of 2023

Episode with Richie Sadlier was our overall podcast of the year. Here are some more shows from Ireland that impressed in 2023

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

Missing person Tina Satchwell case

Sex-for-rent propositions to be criminalised under new legislation, says Helen McEntee

Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking Bill to be amended to outlaw sex-for-rent proposals

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Rental market

One in 20 international students exposed to sex for rent proposals from landlords

A total of 819 international students from 73 countries took part in survey

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

Review of prostitution laws best way to criminalise sex-for-rent demands, says Helen McEntee

Review of prostitution laws best way to criminalise sex-for-rent demands, says Helen McEntee

Justice minister says the review of Ireland's existing prostitution laws is being expedited, after the Ban on Sex for Rent Bill was rejected

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

Criticism after Limerick student house advertised for 'only open-minded people'

Criticism after Limerick student house advertised for 'only open-minded people'

Call for Government to clamp down on unscrupulous landlords

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

Bank of Ireland technical issue

Irish Examiner view: Problems are of Bank of Ireland’s own making

The justice minister needs to explain how and why supposedly scarce Garda resources were mobilised so quickly to attend ATMs

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

Leo Varadkar: Existing laws sufficient to stop sex-for-rent

Leo Varadkar: Existing laws sufficient to stop sex-for-rent

The Attorney General has advised the Taoiseach that sex-for-rent is already an offence under existing legislation

Thu, 03 Aug, 2023

Government called on to make sex-for-rent a criminal offence when Dáil returns

Government called on to make sex-for-rent a criminal offence when Dáil returns

Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin has said it is 'remarkable' the Government has failed to introduce legislation to protect vulnerable renters from sexual exploitation

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

Sinn Féin to publish new law to ban sex-for-rent

Sinn Féin to publish new law to ban sex-for-rent

Deputy Eoin Ó Broin said: 'Seeking sex for rent is a disgusting predatory form of behaviour. It should be outlawed'

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

Pledge to outlaw sex-for-rent practice 'as quickly as possible' brings little comfort to tenants

Pledge to outlaw sex-for-rent practice 'as quickly as possible' brings little comfort to tenants

The renters being targeted in these situations are largely faceless, voiceless, have little money and are mainly from an immigrant background

Fri, 28 Jul, 2023

Minister admits 'we don’t have a timeframe' for laws against sex-for-rent practices

Minister admits 'we don’t have a timeframe' for laws against sex-for-rent practices

The Ban on Sex for Rent Bill introduced in March 2022 will not be progressed until the Department of Justice finalises a review of prostitution laws

Fri, 28 Jul, 2023

Renters warned after new spate of adverts offering sex-for-rent appears online

Renters warned after new spate of adverts offering sex-for-rent appears online

Department of Justice urged prospective renters to report abusive behaviour to gardaí

Thu, 27 Jul, 2023

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

A Dangerous Hell podcast: Delay in sex-for-rent law putting tenants' safety at risk

In recent days, the Irish Examiner found advertisements offering accommodation in return for sexual favours on a number of online platforms

Listen | Wed, 26 Jul, 2023

Government criticised for failing 'to protect renters' after sex-for-rent legislation plans delayed

Government criticised for failing 'to protect renters' after sex-for-rent legislation plans delayed

Legislation pending completion of a review into prostitution legislation

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

Delay in reviewing laws prompts call to protect renters amid rise in sex-for-rent ads

Delay in reviewing laws prompts call to protect renters amid rise in sex-for-rent ads

Advertisements offering accommodation for reduced or no rent in return for sex are increasing on online advertising platforms

Thu, 11 May, 2023

Harris wants date for completion of prostitution laws review

Harris wants date for completion of prostitution laws review

Under the Sexual Offences Act 2017, those who offer their services as a prostitute are no longer committing an offence.

Wed, 03 May, 2023

Why do they have to fight?

Irish Examiner view: Not the right time or the right call

Thu, 09 Mar, 2023

Sex-for-rent law proposals will be examined once review finishes

Sex-for-rent law proposals will be examined once review finishes

Part of the review is an assessment of the impact of the legislation on the welfare of those who engage in sexual activity for payment

Mon, 05 Dec, 2022

Irish Examiner scoops top prizes at Newsbrands journalism awards

Irish Examiner scoops top prizes at Newsbrands journalism awards

The awards were held in Dublin this afternoon and saw the Irish Examiner take home six awards.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

General Stock - Newspapers

'Irish Examiner' journalism shortlisted across seven categories in Journalism Awards

NewsBrands Ireland CEO Ann Marie Lenihan said the annual awards were "a wonderful opportunity to celebrate all that we value in Irish journalism".

Listen | Thu, 27 Oct, 2022

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

Government still considering sex-for-rent laws

The government is to consider legislation to tackle sex-for-rent propositions following recommendations from the ongoing review into legislation criminalising the purchase of sex.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

Law to stop predators seeking sex for rent may be shelved

Law to stop predators seeking sex for rent may be shelved

TD appeals to Justice Minister to intervene after Oireachtas committee recommends halting progress of the sex-for-rent bill through the Dáil due to legal concerns

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

House for rent

Oireachtas to publish updates on sex-for-rent bill

The bill proposes a jail term of seven years and a fine of up to €50,000

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

House for rent

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

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

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022