New law could criminalise men for buying sex

[sweethomes]

Maybee I will start to take alternativ payments then , I will think something up , if it ever comes to that .

[Fitzy]

Knowing this country they'll ignore the important issues and probably fine us in yet another way to screw money out of us

Yep that's a very good point more money coming in to pay off the IMF.
Shooting fish in a barrel.

[Fitzy]

If the law does go into effect, escorts can become licensed massage therapits, and clients can then say they were paying for a VIP massage service-the whole nature of the business will, once again, be up-rooted, but if we have to go back to the Age of the Massage parlour then so be it

You not just a pretty face you a clever girl as well that's something worth looking at.

[carlos marvado]

If the law does go into effect, escorts can become licensed massage therapits, and clients can then say they were paying for a VIP massage service-the whole nature of the business will, once again, be up-rooted, but if we have to go back to the Age of the Massage parlour then so be it

While it's a good point and the gardai might have difficulting proving that a client payed for and received a sexual service rather then a "pure" massage, it would not be unknown for the gardai to try and exert pressure, plus the publicity would still be there if it went to trial.

[anitasizzle]

You not just a pretty face you a clever girl as well that's something worth looking at.

I've already did the research, when the time comes, I'll be able to take heath insurance

[anitasizzle]

While it's a good point and the gardai might have difficulting proving that a client payed for and received a sexual service rather then a "pure" massage, it would not be unknown for the gardai to try and exert pressure, plus the publicity would still be there if it went to trial.

If the authorities are worried that underaged, or trafficked girls are in the business then a massage license issued by the State would help relieve that worry.

[NAMA929]

Married or attached men could account for over 50% of punters, for them it doesnt matter weather or not the gardai secure a conviction in court. For them the damage is already done, the summons was delivered to their partner while they were out working, phone and internet records will provide evidence, while the reviews you left prove the girl you were caught with wasnt the only girl you enjoy favorites with. I wouldnt be surprised if this bill is rushed through before fina fail are f*cked out of government, they are so desperate they are liable to do anything.

[steelyman]

if there's a pressure group (the ICI) supporting this bill, why not form another pressure group to oppose it? the fact that its an unregulated industry with lucrative revenue potential could swing it.

[Bodkin]

if there's a pressure group (the ICI) supporting this bill, why not form another pressure group to oppose it? the fact that its an unregulated industry with lucrative revenue potential could swing it.

Well there's been a petition (linked on this site) to give independent escorts the basic legal status, rights, & protection to which they are naturally entitled. Who has signed it?

[anitasizzle]

Well there's been a petition (linked on this site) to give independent escorts the basic legal status, rights, & protection to which they are naturally entitled. Who has signed it?

Hmmm, since you put it that way.... I guess I shouldn't dust off my diploma just yet