Monthly Archives: October 2011

A person who works alone, whether an employee or self-employed, is called a ‘lone worker’. Lone workers can work from home, in premises or be mobile workers. Think small shop or office workers, people who work unsocial hours, taxi or … finish reading Sex workers are lone workers too

TOBL was formed as an association in March, so we are still young. The next six months is an important time, as the Government has announced it plans, in this time frame, to engage on a public consultation on the … finish reading TOBL Achievements

October 18th is “EU-Anti-Trafficking-Day”, an opportunity to raise awareness about trafficking in human beings. Trafficking is a global problem, driven by poverty, and all forms of trafficking are a gross violation of human rights. Many countries, including Ireland, have specific … finish reading EU Anti-Trafficking Day

On Wednesday a group of Independent Senators brought forward a motion to criminalise the purchase of sex in Ireland. The Government tabled an amendment which included that “…prior to Government making a definitive decision on whether legislation should be enacted … finish reading Sex Workers: The Struggle To Be Heard in Ireland

Today Senators Katherine Zappone, Fiach MacConghail, Jillian van Turnhout, Martin McAleese, Marie Louise O’Donnell and Eamonn Coghlan are expected to bring forward the following motion in the Seanad to criminalise the purchase of sex. Private Members Business “That Seanad Éireann: … finish reading Seanad motion to criminalise the purchase of sex