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Seanad Éireann · 2025-04-01

Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025: First Stage

LAB Laura Harmon · Industrial and Commercial Panel

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I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled An Act to prohibit certain acts in relation to soliciting or importuning sexual services in consideration of a reduced rent or in lieu of rent for the letting of a tenancy or other residential accommodation, and to provide for related matters. When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

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LAB Laura Harmon

I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled An Act to prohibit certain acts in relation to soliciting or importuning sexual services in consideration of a reduced rent or in lieu of rent for the letting of a tenancy or other residential accommodation, and to provide for related matters.

CC Maria Byrne

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

LAB Laura Harmon this contribution

Next Tuesday.

CC Maria Byrne

Is that agreed? Agreed.