Sex workers to hold vigil at Leinster House to highlight rise in violence against them

The Trafficking in Persons report, conducted by the US Department of State, has found that the Irish government has continued “to have systemic deficiencies in victim identification, referral, and assistance, and lacked specialized accommodation and adequate services for victims”. File photo

Sex workers will gather at the gates of Leinster House this evening for a vigil to highlight their concerns about Irish laws on the industry.

The vigil at 6.30pm is being held to mark International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, according to the Sex Workers Alliance of Ireland.