The Madame who runs Exclusive Escorts claims she has a client list of
6,000 names, including politicians and media personalities. (Kathryn Holmquist, "On
the game in Dublin," Irish Times, 3 May 1997)
The owner of an escort service in Dublin made L720 an hour by prostituting 12 women. Of
the L390 each man paid, the agency received L360. (Judge Cyril Kelly, "Man punched
'escort girl,'" Irish Times, 11 April 1997)
Four of the male prostitutes surveyed were introduced to prostitution at age 13, most
were 14-19. ("Guys go on heroin, then on the game," Irish Times, 30 July
1997)
Male prostitutes in Dublin can range in age from mid to late teens to early 40s. (David
Sleator, "Drug abuse leads to sex and violence in Phoenix Park," The Irish
Times, 12 April 1997)
The market for younger "rent boys" is the greatest and offers higher
financial rewards. (Outreach worker, David Sleator, "Drug abuse leads to sex and
violence in Phoenix Park," Irish Times, 12 April 1997)
Most male prostitutes come from Dublin, a few from Italy, and others from Britain and
Eastern Europe. A third are or have been drug addicts, while 60 per cent were at some
stage homeless. More than 40% had been forced to have sex or engage in particular sex
acts. Almost half were paid more for unsafe sex. (The Men in Prostitution qualitative
report by the Eastern Health Board's Gay Men's Health Project (GMHP) on 27 male
prostitutes in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Belfast, Kevin O’Sullivan,
"Male prostitution study shows link with drugs," Irish Times, 30 July
1997)
Exploiting a prostitute, as a crime, it is almost the "perfect" crime. The
chances of being caught are absolutely minimal. (Father Peter McVerry, who runs hostels
for homeless boys, David Sleator, "Drug abuse leads to sex and violence in Phoenix
Park," Irish Times, 12 April 1997)
Buyers of male prostitutes are mostly male (women sought their services in a small
number of cases), mostly married and rich or middle-class, ranging in age from 30 to 60
years. (Kevin O’Sullivan, "Male prostitution study shows link with drugs," Irish
Times, 30 July 1997)
Child prostitution is increasing in Dublin. Ireland’s increasing numbers of
homeless youth are forcing many into prostitution due to their circumstances. (Michael
Kennelly, executive member of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors,
"Hungary children call on Garda for food, shelter," Irish Times, 27 March
1997)
Prostitution among males is associated with homelessness and drug addiction. Teenage
boys, young as 13 are involved in prostitution, most however, are 18-25. Male prostitutes
are often poorly educated and frequently experience sexual and physical violence. Less
than a third have had a check-up for sexually transmitted diseases. (Kevin
O’Sullivan, "Male prostitution study shows link with drugs," Irish
Times, 30 July 1997)
Frequently prostitued male youths are beaten up and robbed in the area in which they
congregate, near Wellington Monument. (David Sleator, "Drug abuse leads to sex and
violence in Phoenix Park," The Irish Times, 12 April 1997)
Methods and Techniques of Perpetrators
Buyers frequently meet the male prostitutes in gay clubs, while some make appointments
by telephoning the prostitutes at specific pubs in the city. (David Sleator, "Drug
abuse leads to sex and violence in Phoenix Park," Irish Times, 12 April 1997)
280 people are in custody for sex offenses. "Research shows that the rate of
recidivism among pedophiles are very high, somewhere between 90 and 95 percent. This means
that if the offender has access to children and is not monitored in therapy, re-offense
will occur." (Department of Justice, Tighearnaigh, Kathy Donaghy, "Putting tabs
on pedophiles," Irish Times, 14 June 1997)
Case
A 17-year-old male prostitute from Phoenix Park was found dead in the bed by the man
who bought him. His death was reportedly due to asphyxiation caused by alcohol and drug
abuse. (Richard Balls, "Man awoke to find rent boy dead in bed beside him," Irish
Times, 12 April 1997)