Paschal Donohoe

Increased resources to allow all those exploited in prostitution to exit, particularly in light of the more urgent need for resources during the pandemic; the extension of the same Statutory provisions offered to identified victims of trafficking to all exploited in prostitution

Establishment of a fund for victims of prostitution and pimiping

Commitment to inclusion of undocumented migrants in negotiations for Programme for Government

We want to see our pre-election manifesto priorities included in the new Programme for Government

To provide evidence and support planning to mitigate against the worst effects of COVID-19 on already vulnerable and marginalized groups and communities

Once elected, all candidates who signed up to our Pledge would follow through on their commitment and legislate/support the legislation of an Autism Empowerment Act, as well as the accompanying Strategy

Changes to the legislation which would protect the future of the game of bingo in Ireland, which is a vital social outlet for many elderly people.

Establishment of a Garda Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit to reduce the number of fraudulent and exaggerated and reduce the cost of insurance for independent shopkeepers.

Amendments to make provision for Private Member Clubs in the proposed Gaming & Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019

Due to technical issues with the RBO website, we have proposed an extension to the submission deadline until 22 January 2020.

Sought a legislative solution, through the Gaming and Lotteries Amendment Bill 2019, to prevent damage to the sustainability of the National Lottery and the Good Cause Fund.

To inform of SWAI success working with Gardai to deliver 20 year jail sentence to serial rapist despite 20% decrease in amount of workers wanting to engage with Gardai due to the law.

Press release to inform policy-makers that under the new brothel-keeping law in the legislation, two sex workers, one of whom is pregnant were given 9 month jail sentences (not the pimps or traffickers the law purportedly targets).

Changes to the Gaming & Lotteries (Amendment) Bill to protect the future of the game of bingo in Ireland.

Amendments to facilitate interim licensing provisions for Private Member Clubs in the proposed Gaming & Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019