Spike in Cork prostitution 'is being facilitated by availability of AirBnBs'

Cost-of-living crisis is driving more women into sex work says sexual exploitation expert, as garda source says brothels operate 'on every major street' in Cork City centre

Women working in the sex trade told the 'Irish Examiner' they have used AirBnBs and other short-term rental apartments to sell sex. File picture

Ready availability of AirBnBs and other short-term lets is facilitating a spike in prostitution across Cork City, according to gardaí.

Pop-up brothels are now being reported “on every major street in the city centre”, one garda told the Irish Examiner.