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# Human Trafficking

This month
September 2023
# Trafficking
Suspected trafficking for organ removal recorded for first time in Ireland last year, report shows
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has published a new anti-trafficking report today.
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Sep 13th 2023, 6:10 AM
This year
2023
# Human Trafficking
US Government finds Ireland is failing to convict traffickers or support their victims
Ireland has not convicted any traffickers in the last year, a US State Department has found.
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Jun 16th 2023, 11:39 AM
# Human Trafficking
Rise in sex trafficking victims seeking help in Ireland as State is failing on key reforms
Demand for the sex trade is on the rise in Ireland, a charity that works with victims has found.
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Jun 16th 2023, 9:00 AM
# Organised Crime
Trafficked sex workers are being forced to pay over €5,000 a month to crime gangs
Detectives are investigating a number of property owners who are providing apartments to organised crime groups.
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Apr 18th 2023, 12:05 AM
# andrew tate
Romanian court extends Andrew Tate’s detention for a third time
The British-US citizen was arrested on 29 December when authorities descended on his property north of Bucharest.
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Feb 21st 2023, 6:17 PM
# Court of Appeal
Landmark human trafficking case sees jail sentences increased for forced prostitution
The Court of Appeal quashed the original sentence and re-sentenced both women to increased jail terms.
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Feb 20th 2023, 8:10 PM
# Healthcare crisis
'Non-EU nurses are paying to come here': Ireland's place in global scramble for healthcare staff
The co-founder of Migrant Nurses Ireland said the organisation is aware of instances of non-EU nurses paying to come to Ireland for work.
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Feb 19th 2023, 12:05 AM
# Explainer
Explainer: What is the difference between ‘economic migrants’, ‘refugees’ and 'asylum-seekers'?
False claims about asylum seekers often use terms in confusing and contradictory ways
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Feb 4th 2023, 8:30 AM
# andrew tate
Romanian authorities extend detention of controversial influencer Andrew Tate
The controversial influencer is under investigation for alleged human trafficking and rape.
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Jan 20th 2023, 2:07 PM
# Human Trafficking
Andrew Tate due in Romanian court to appeal against continued detention
The controversial social media influencer is charged with being part of an organised crime group, human trafficking and rape.
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Jan 10th 2023, 8:55 AM
Last year
2022
# Influencer
Romanian court orders 30-day detention of Andrew Tate over allegations of human trafficking
Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested yesterday.
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Dec 30th 2022, 8:20 PM
THE MORNING LEAD
Irish justice system 'failing' migrant fishing workers who report exploitation
A report by
Maria Delaney and Geela Garcia
Our investigation finds 35 referrals of human trafficking in sector – but no prosecutions.
US report states Ireland has systemic deficiencies in victim identification, referral and assistance
Alleged trafficking victim: "It hurt. I felt the punch land. I told him if he did that again I’d report him."
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Dec 1st 2022, 12:05 AM
# Charged
Man (30s) due in court in connection with human trafficking investigation
The man was arrested during the course of a search and arrest operation in Co Galway yesterday.
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Nov 29th 2022, 8:44 AM
# Galway
Man (30s) arrested in connection with human trafficking investigation
The man was arrested during the course of a search and arrest operation in Co Galway today.
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Nov 28th 2022, 9:44 PM
# Human Trafficking
Man and woman appear in Co Tyrone court on brothel keeping charges
Gerard Corrigan and Mavie Martins Mariano appeared separately via video link before Dungannon Magistrate’s Court today.
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Nov 23rd 2022, 4:20 PM
# Human Trafficking
Council of Europe body expresses concern at low number of human trafficking prosecutions
Concern was also expressed about the availability of ‘qualified interpreters’ and a lack of specialised accomodation.
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Sep 28th 2022, 6:00 AM
# Extradition
Fugitive wanted for human trafficking offences surrendered to Lithuania police at Dublin Port
Gardaí said the man has strong links to organised crime.
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Sep 22nd 2022, 5:56 PM
# Human Rights
Anti human trafficking report calls for gender-specific accommodation for victims
The national anti-trafficking rapporteur listed education, the war in Ukraine and age identification as concerns.
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Jun 21st 2022, 6:00 AM
# crossing borders
Air and sea transport links make Ireland a 'key target' for international human trafficking
The Azure Forum looked at organised crime across the UK and Ireland and how the two jurisdictions interact.
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Apr 8th 2022, 12:05 AM
# manitoba
Man arrested after four people, including a baby, freeze to death near US-Canada border
The US Department of Justice said the man has been charged with human smuggling.
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Jan 21st 2022, 12:04 PM
All time
# Garda Operation
Man arrested for 'brothel-keeping' as part of garda action on human trafficking
As a result of the initiative, one female victim of sexual labour/exploitation was identified.
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Nov 26th 2021, 2:59 PM
# Courts
Two women given jail sentences in excess of five years for human trafficking offences
Alicia Edosa (45) and Edith Enoghaghase (31) were each found guilty of two counts of trafficking women.
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Sep 28th 2021, 5:19 PM
# Courts
Two women charged over alleged human trafficking offences due in court
They will appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice at 10.30am today.
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Jul 3rd 2021, 9:40 AM
# Trafficking in Persons
Ireland ranked worst in western Europe for tackling human trafficking for second year
Ireland is the only country in western Europe in this watchlist.
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Jul 2nd 2021, 7:00 AM
# Human Trafficking
Two women arrested over alleged human trafficking offences
Gardaí searched locations in three counties in the northwest.
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Jun 28th 2021, 2:48 PM
# Courts
Two women who ran prostitution ring from Mullingar found guilty of human trafficking
It’s believed to be the first conviction of its type in Ireland.
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Jun 11th 2021, 8:10 PM
# Cork
Three men receiving assistance after two Cork premises searched over suspected human trafficking
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
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Jul 28th 2020, 2:55 PM
# Report
Ireland ranked worst in western Europe for tackling human trafficking
The annual trafficking report by a US State department has worsened Ireland’s ranking this year.
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Jun 26th 2020, 9:03 AM
# Human Trafficking
Two Irish men face illegal immigration charge after 10 people found in lorry
The two men were arrested in Dover by UK police.
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Mar 7th 2020, 5:04 PM
# Child Protection
'You're not screening for them': Concern that trafficked Irish children are falling through the cracks
The OSCE’s special representative for combating human trafficking said children in foster care or those who came from abusive backgrounds are particularly vulnerable.
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Feb 23rd 2020, 6:30 AM
# Human Trafficking
Northern Irish man (23) charged over Essex lorry deaths
Christopher Kennedy has been charged with human trafficking offences.
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Nov 24th 2019, 10:15 AM
# Essex
Vietnam 'strongly condemns' human trafficking after confirmation all Essex lorry victims were Vietnamese
Eight women and 31 men were found dead in a refrigerated container in Essex last week.
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Nov 2nd 2019, 7:32 AM
# Investigation
Two more people arrested over Essex lorry deaths
A man and a woman have been arrested by police.
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Oct 25th 2019, 12:43 PM
# Sexual Exploitation
Man arrested on suspicion of human trafficking, brothel keeping and money laundering in Belfast
A 27-year-old woman has also been arrested in the Antrim area on suspicion of controlling prostitution.
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Sep 29th 2019, 4:19 PM
# Human Trafficking
US report criticises Ireland's 'insufficient efforts' to tackle human trafficking
The report published by the US State Department noted Ireland’s use of direct provision centres to accommodate ‘traumatised victims’.
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Jun 20th 2019, 7:32 PM
# crimecall
'I tried to fight so hard. I was chained and I had bruises': Woman forced into prostitution speaks out
Mary spoke about her ordeal, and what she had to do while she was kept by her human traffickers.
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Apr 29th 2019, 7:41 PM
# Co Westmeath
Two women arrested in Mullingar area in human trafficking investigation
Gardaí searched two premises in the Mullingar area, and made two arrests.
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Apr 14th 2019, 1:20 PM
# Human Trafficking
Migrant fishermen 'treated like modern slaves'
Some work 116 hours per week, yet are only paid an average of €2.83 per hour, the High Court was told.
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Nov 22nd 2018, 7:30 PM
# crisis
'Vulnerable to abuse': Children account for almost one-third of trafficking victims
Some boys fail to come forward for help due to gender stereotypes, Unicef has said.
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Jul 29th 2018, 7:15 PM
# Under investigation
Revealed: The human trafficking heroin gang behind an acid attack on a drugs garda
Gardaí have been investigating this gang for a number of years.
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Jul 14th 2018, 9:00 PM
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