Ireland was ‘destination of choice’ for prostitutes

Ireland became the “destination of choice” for working prostitutes during the boom, where they could earn three times as much as in other European countries.

Superintendent Fergus Healy of the Garda’s Crime Policy and Administration Unit made the observation during hearings by the Oireachtas justice committee into the state of prostitution in Ireland.

Supt Healy said gardaí estimated that there are still around 800 women working on a daily basis as prostitutes in the Republic, with their services available in every county.