Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the ambassador for her comprehensive response. I realise the situation is difficult but the central question I was putting to her concerned the fact that there is criticism that the current Nigerian Administration under the President is not sufficiently determined to resolve the issue of Boko Haram. There does not seem to be any offensive operation. I take the ambassador's point on the Sambisa Forest. How many hectares are involved? I am sure it is huge. There are supposed to be defensive mechanisms to counter Boko Haram attacks but they are obviously ineffective, and there is no subsequent follow-up. This problem will continue unless there is either a negotiated settlement or a military victim over Boko Haram.