Sex for rent issue referred to the Attorney General

It follows an investigation by the 'Irish Examiner' last month which highlighted properties on the rental market which are being offered at reduced rent or rent-free in exchange for sex

Attorney General to examine if sex for rent advertisements are covered by existing legislation.

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has asked the Attorney General for advice on whether sex for rent advertisements are covered by existing legislation.

The move follows an investigation by the Irish Examiner last month which highlighted that properties on the rental market are being offered at reduced rent or rent-free in exchange for sex.