Third opposition bill to criminalise sex-for-rent practices to be introduced in Seanad

The bill proposes a fine of up to €50,000 for advertising sex-for-rent offers.

A third opposition bill aimed at criminalising sex-for-rent practices will be brought before the Seanad on Tuesday, as the government continues efforts to ban such arrangements.

Labour Senator Laura Harmon will introduce the Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex-for-Rent Bill 2025 in the Seanad on Tuesday, marking the third time legislation has been brought forward by opposition parties following an Irish Examiner investigation into sex-for-rent in December 2021.