Michael Mullins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his response to the motion. I welcome the fact that there has been some positive developments and, as he indicated, that he is working closely with our EU partners to encourage and help the Nigerian Government intensify its efforts to bring the girls home safely to their families. We all call on the terrorist organisation that is holding the girls to release them to their families, without pre-conditions. It would be our dearest wish that would happen, as a matter of urgency.

I thank all of my colleagues in the House for supporting the motion. Senator Walsh suggested that we should strengthen the motion but I ask him to take back his request. Instead, I suggest that we have a wide-ranging debate in the House in the near future on the whole issue in Nigeria, not just the kidnapping issue. If Senator Walsh is happy with my suggestion then I ask the Leader to facilitate a debate in the near future.