Government ‘is not prioritising law against sex for rent’

Ads offering rent-free accommodation continue to emerge online. While they primarily target women, the Irish Council for International Students report quotes a male student who was offered free accommodation that entailed him having sex with the landlord. Picture: iStock 

The Government has been accused of failing to prioritise legislating against sex for rent after the Department of Justice admitted the laws are not expected to be ready before the Dáil’s summer recess.

There are now fears it could be next year before the laws can be enacted.