Country Brief
Ireland
Selling sex legal; buying criminalised since 2017 under the Sexual Offences Act. Workers cannot legally work together for safety.
Legal model
Nordic model (since 2017)
Risk level
High
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
English, Irish
Emergency
112 / 999 (both work)
AOC / SW min
17 / 18
1-Hour Session Pricing (Indicative)
Budget
EUR 150
Typical
EUR 200–350
Premium
EUR 500+
Key Areas
- Dublin — independent flats; Drury Street / Camden Street area common
- Cork, Galway, Limerick — small touring scenes
Top Safety Notes
- Buying carries fines starting EUR 500 first offence, EUR 1,000 repeat.
- Sex Workers Alliance Ireland (SWAI) advocates for workers; trustworthy resource.
- Free ART and PrEP via HSE.
- Touring providers from EU common; verify before deposit.
Essential Phrases
| Hello | Hello / Dia duit | JEE-uh ditch |
| Thank you | Go raibh maith agat | guh roh moh ag-ut |
Last verified April 2026. Print to PDF for offline reference. Full country guide: /regions/ireland.
Source: worldadultguide.com/regions/ireland/brief — verified April 2026