Figures on human trafficking victims 'a considerable underestimate of the true number'

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, which is the country’s special rapporteur on human trafficking, says the new referral mechanism will be a crucial component in identifying and assisting victims. File picture

The published number of human trafficking victims in Ireland is “a considerable underestimate of the true number”, according to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

The body has responded to figures contained in the 2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons, published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.