Campaigners against child abuse say child sex dolls indicate and feed a criminal interest in children.

The silicone dolls which are made in the Far East weigh as much as an 8 year old child and cost thousands of euro.

Gardai say there's no doubt paedophiles in Ireland will import these dolls - and may already be doing so. 

The concerns follow a landmark case in Britain earlier this week where a 72 year old school governor was convicted of importing one.

Susan Keogh has been speaking to CEO of CARI Mary Rlaherty who says it's important the Gardai ensure we have the right legislation to cover this: