It is understood that two cases have been sent to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, however. Advertising sex work has been prohibited since Despite this, a number of sites openly advertise sex work and sex workers.
Among them are eurogirlsescort. Details of the services being advertised on the site. Rates vary depending on how long an escort advertises for.
Users rate the escorts out of five stars on the basis of satisfaction, photo accuracy, value for money, physical and overall appearance. Although the sites are hosted outside the jurisdiction, they allow us monitor where operations are taking place. Edward Keegan, from the Immigrant Council of Ireland, says although the purchasing of sex is illegal, the risk of prosecution fails to act as a deterrent for buyers.
Many experts believe it is naive to think Ireland can eradicate the use of sites like escort-ireland. For others, their partner has let them down and they want to keep hold of the family home.
Former HSE worker, Mia De Faoite, fell into prostitution after developing a heroin addiction in , and says more needs to be done to eliminate the use of sex purchasing websites. De Faoite exited the sex trade after six years following the help of a healthcare professional. De Faoite is now a survivor activist and law graduate. They get less buyers, and they make less money, and they fall into trouble with their finances.
