This research is an exploratory study of sex for rent (SFR) exploitation in Ireland. The objective is to explore the views of those with experience and expertise in the areas of violence against women, housing, and homelessness, on the harms of SFR.  The report presents these consolidated views about the nature of the issue and its consequences. Media reporting is examined, as well as an analysis of selected sample ads and the law pertaining to SFR in some selected jurisdictions. Finally, it sets out several recommendations to address the problem. This study is a first step, and it is hoped that it will contribute to a wider interest in the area so further much-needed research will be conducted.