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# Trafficking

New report on human trafficking highlights low number of prosecutions

The Immigrant Council of Ireland said this shows a “clear need for a fresh approach to identifying victims”.

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Feb 26th 2013, 6:01 PM

# Prostitution

One in four sex buyers have met trafficked, controlled or underage females - survey

The news comes as part of an online survey that was conducted by the Immigrant Council of Ireland.

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Feb 11th 2013, 2:40 PM

# Drugs

Ireland has one of highest rates of cocaine use in Europe - report

The report also suggests Ireland is an entry point for Moroccan cannabis resin into Europe.

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Feb 1st 2013, 9:06 AM

# Prostitution

Barnardos highlights problem of 'loverboys' in child prostitution

June Tinsely of Barnardos said young men who act as boyfriends to teenage girls coerce them into having sex with other men.

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Dec 12th 2012, 5:36 PM

# Animal Cruelty

Some seized puppies 'only six weeks old', says DSPCA

The second litter of puppies, seized at Dublin Port on Thursday evening, are mostly aged between eight and ten weeks.

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Oct 13th 2012, 6:49 PM

# ANIMAL RESCUE

56 puppies rescued in second dog trafficking seizure

One man was arrested but has been released since.

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Oct 12th 2012, 7:32 PM

# Prostitution

Cork City Council to vote on call for law against buying sex

Tonight’s council meeting will debate a Labour motion which would see Cork become the latest council to call for a change in law.

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Sep 24th 2012, 10:29 AM

# Colombia

Colombia says last top drug lord arrested

Daniel “El Loco” Barrera, alleged to be the country’s last major drug lord, has been arrested in an international sting.

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Sep 19th 2012, 1:47 PM

# Exploitation

Irish children have been trafficked for 'criminal' purposes - report

A new report by researchers at UCC found that a significant number of children who applied for asylum in Ireland disappeared – and may have been trafficked.

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Sep 13th 2012, 8:16 AM

# Prostitution

Anti-trafficking group calls for ban on paying for sex

Turn Off the Red Light, a group of 56 charities, has told an Oireachtas committee that Ireland should follow Sweden’s lead.

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Aug 24th 2012, 7:43 PM

# ruhama

Ruhama reports 18 per cent increase in demand for support services

Group which assists women affected by prostitution and trafficking says it supported 241 women last year.

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Aug 22nd 2012, 9:57 AM

# Sex Trade

Northern Ireland to make it illegal to pay for sex

An MLA has launched a public consultation which would see Northern Ireland take the lead in the UK against sexual trafficking.

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Aug 21st 2012, 7:00 PM

# Trafficking

Scores of kidnapped children freed from Chinese traffickers

Babies were being auctioned to the highest bidder for as much as €6,000, according to reports.

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Jul 6th 2012, 9:17 AM

# Human Trafficking

Children subjected to prostitution in Dublin, Cork and Kilkenny - report

A US State Department report released yesterday has sparked calls for greater awareness of human trafficking that is happening here in Ireland.

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Jun 21st 2012, 7:15 AM

# Trafficking

Up to 27 million people are living in slavery, says US report

US State Dept’s annual report on human trafficking shows progress being made in Burma, while Syria fell in the rankings.

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Jun 20th 2012, 9:17 AM

# Prostitution

Changes to prostitution law in Scotland 'could see brothel keepers focus on Ireland'

The Scottish parliament is debating a plan to fast-track new laws which would make it illegal to pay for sex – but that could lead to them moving their activities here, the Immigrant Council of Ireland has warned.

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Jun 19th 2012, 7:00 AM

# Prostitution

Leitrim first council to call for ban on buying sex

Government has failed to fulfill commitments to look at Swedish-style legislation.

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Jun 13th 2012, 7:00 PM

# Advertising

Immigrant council "deeply disappointed" with BAI ruling over sex trade ads

BAI upheld part of complaint which said that ad concerning prostitution in Ireland was directed towards a ‘political end’.

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Jun 5th 2012, 4:09 PM

# Drugs

Gardaí seize €60,000 worth of cannabis

The investigation into the cultivation, sale and supply of cannabis in the Waterford area continues.

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Mar 30th 2012, 8:52 PM

Voices

Column: Sex workers face brutal abuse. Do we want this to be ‘normal’?

It’s time for legal action on the ‘oldest profession’ – which is far from a necessary evil, writes Denise Charlton.

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Feb 8th 2012, 7:30 PM

# Belfast

Belfast: Women arrested in prostitution and human trafficking investigation

Two women have been arrested as part of a PSNI investigation into controlling prostitution and human trafficking in Northern Ireland.

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Jan 20th 2012, 2:46 PM

Voices

Column: Do we have the right to buy or sell sex?

Criminalising people who pay for sex diverts attention from the real victims being exploited, argues Paul Ryan

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Sep 27th 2011, 7:30 AM

# Prostitution

Prostitution on the rise in Ireland

The number of women here working in the sex industry has increased by 4 per cent, according to an organisation that supports the victims of prostitution.

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Aug 22nd 2011, 8:55 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…

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Jul 24th 2011, 9:04 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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Jun 21st 2011, 5:01 PM

# Trafficking

Drug traffickers 'using submarines' to ship cocaine to Europe

Cartels operating drug routes through West Africa may be using submarines – which can be ‘bought freely on the international market’, a UN official said.

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Jun 21st 2011, 12:11 PM

# Brothel Owner

Brothel owner ordered to pay €2m

TJ Carroll ran a prostitution network from 35 locations in Ireland – forcing trafficked women to work in the sex industry.

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Mar 14th 2011, 5:54 PM

# Trafficking

Drugged tiger cub found in woman’s luggage

Bangkok airport police make unusual discovery.

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Aug 27th 2010, 2:16 PM