Overhaul of prostitution laws to be discussed

An overhaul of prostitution laws to reflect the changing nature of the sex industry will be discussed at a conference held by Justice Minister Alan Shatter in the autumn.

The Oireachtas justice committee has invited submissions from the public on the issue and hopes to invite contributors to public hearings when the Dáil returns in September.

A discussion document sent to the committee by Mr Shatter said the law was being reviewed due to the “changed nature of prostitution in Ireland.”