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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 wants to make it an offence for any landlord to seek sex in lieu of rent or to advertise to seek sex in lieu of rent.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024 - 19:06

Neil Michael

Legislation to criminalise the sort of “sex for rent” scams first exposed by an Irish Examiner reporter has been introduced into the Dáil.

Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin wants to make it an offence for any landlord to seek sex in lieu of rent or to advertise to seek sex in lieu of rent.

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