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Two more arrested in brothel ring inquiry as net widens

8th February 2010

The Irish Independent by Tom Brady

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Madam of brothel sent €1m abroad in two years

7th February 2010

Chinese prostitute lodged illegal earnings to bank in her homeland

The Sunday Independent by Jim Cusack

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Police forces reveal delight at seeing Carroll brought to justice

5th February 2010

Irish Examiner by Stephen Rogers

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Irishman jailed for masterminding prostitution ring

5th February 2010

The Irish Examiner by Stephen Rogers

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Man and wife jailed over Irish prostitution network

5th February 2010

The Irish Times by Conor Lally

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Jail for couple who ran €70,000-a-week ring of 35 brothels

5th February 2010

Irish Independent by Tom Brady and Laura Harding

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Pembrokeshire based couple ran Irish prostitute ring

4th February 2010

BBC News Wales

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Gerardine Rowley, Ruhama says the Government needs to review the prostitution legislation in Ireland

4th February 2010

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Carlow man sentenced for brothel network

4th February 2010

RTE TV News reports by Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent

A 48-year-old Carlow man has been sentenced in Cardiff Crown Court to seven years in jail for controlling prostitution and money laundering.

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Ruhama Press Release: Despicable abuse of women in Ireland highlighted in court case in UK

4th February 2010

'This case, in which three people were sentenced to-day for prostitution related offences, highlights the despicable abuse of women and children in the Irish sex trade' said Gerardine Rowley PRO, Ruhama. 'Many people will be shocked and even find it hard to comprehend that in their town or street women were literally enslaved in apartments'.

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Press Release issued by the Serious Organised Crime Agency UK

4th February, 2010

'SOCA and its partners are extremely grateful to have had the expertise of Ruhama in supporting the victims of this case and securing these convictions.' said Mark Philips, SOCA Deputy Director

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Couple jailed after using trafficked girls in huge prostitution ring

4th February 2010

The Guardian by Caroline Davies

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Police stunned by suffering of women

4th February 2010

Irish Examiner by Stephen Rogers

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Carlow man to be sentenced in sex trafficking case

4th February 2010

Irish Examiner by Stephen Rogers

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Two fined after brothel raid in screen star's home village

24th January, 2010

The Sunday Independent by Maeve Sheehan

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News: Guilty plea to controlling prostitution and money laundering

15th January 2010

Thomas Carroll, 48, and his partner Shamiela Clark, 31, pleaded guilty at Cardiff Crown Court today to controlling prostitution and money laundering.

Mr Carroll's 25 year old daughter Toma pleaded guilty to money laundering.

Sentencing is currently expected on 4 February.

(Press Release - SOCA UK) 

 

Interview: 'Sex Workers'

6th January, 2010

The Pat Kenny Show, RTE Radio 1

Interview with Dr. Theresa Whittaker, Sex Workers Alliance of Ireland and Gerardine Rowley, Ruhama.

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Interview: Prostitution is now rampant in rural Ireland

3rd January 2010

Feature article on Wired with Whelan by John Whelan

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Interview: The 'happy hooker' myth a far cry from reality of sex trade

3rd January 2010

The Sunday Independent by John Whelan

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