Brothel-keeping 'preys on vulnerable individuals', judge says as she jails Cork man who admitted offence

When gardaí entered house on Watercourse Road, they found man in an undressed state in an upstairs bedroom in the company of a woman providing sexual services and four women who admitted they worked as escorts, court told

Sentencing of defendant's partner was adjourned pending a probation report. Picture: Larry Cummins

Brothel-keeping preys on vulnerable individuals, a judge said as she jailed a man for two years for running a brothel on Watercourse Road in Cork in 2021.

Judge Sinéad Behan said: “This type of activity preys on vulnerable individuals. It is a serious matter. While it has been emphasised to me that there are no trappings of wealth, it has all the hallmarks of organisation and planning. It included multiple premises, advertising, transport, pursuit of monies that were due.