Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan is prioritizing legislation to address exploitative behaviors in the rental market, particularly through a new Criminal Law and Civil Law Bill 2025. This bill aims to introduce two criminal offenses regarding sex-for-rent arrangements, enhancing protections for vulnerable individuals and potentially deterring landlords from exploiting them. Supported by findings from the National Women's Council, which identifies students and migrant women as particularly at risk, the bill represents a significant effort in aligning with the government's commitment to combat domestic and gender-based violence. The initial penalty proposed is a class A fine of up to â¬5,000.
Recent research into Ireland's rental market found it creates the "perfect environment" for the exploitation of tenants, highlighting the distressing reality faced by many.
Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has proposed new criminal offences to combat the exchange of accommodation for sex, aiming to protect vulnerable individuals.
The proposed laws will introduce a class A fine of up to â¬5,000, aiming to deter landlords from exploiting tenants in vulnerable situations.
The National Women's Council report revealed that students and migrant women are particularly vulnerable, with proposals supporting broader efforts to tackle gender-based violence.
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