Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2001-06-13-Speech-3-177"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2001-06-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Maritime traffic2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20010613.5.3-177"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2001-06-13-Speech-3-1782
lpv:speaker	lp:Pat the Cope Gallagher2
lpv:spoken text	"Mr President, I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this very important topic, which is most pertinent to my constituency of Connaught Ulster, covering virtually the entire northern and western coasts of Ireland. The livelihoods of many of my constituents are dependent on the marine sector and a coherent safety policy for all facets of maritime transport is an urgent necessity. I commend all three rapporteurs for their work on this important subject. I would also like to express my appreciation for the work carried out by the Commission in responding so rapidly to Parliament's resolution, which called for a general tightening up of maritime safety. It has brought forward two comprehensive packages of measures in a relatively short period of time and has clearly demonstrated a proper appreciation of the urgency of the matter. The measures we are dealing with today aim at the effective protection of European waters against the risk of accidents at sea and marine pollution. I would like to address myself in particular to the setting up of a European maritime safety agency. This agency would play an important role in providing the Commission and Member States with support in applying, and monitoring compliance with, maritime safety measures, and in assessing their effectiveness. It is not enough to agree on a set of rules. We must also ensure that there is full and proper application of all aspects of maritime safety regulations in order to afford maximum protection for all those working in the sector, as well as to protect properly inhabitants of coastal areas and the coastal environment. I welcome the proposal for four representatives on the board to be appointed by Parliament. With regard to a proposal for four industry representatives on the board, it would be helpful for the Commission to clarify that the various sectors of the maritime industry would be represented. It is absolutely essential that there be representatives from the fishing industry on this board. In conclusion, it is essential that whatever regulation we adopt aims at an exemplary level of safety in sea transport and the prevention of pollution in our seas. Coming from a maritime region of the Union, I am acutely aware of the preciousness of our marine resources and the need for sustainable activities, which assure these resources for future generations."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	member; PECH (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 treasurer; UEN (1999-07-20--2002-06-17)3 member; Delegation for relations with the United States (1999-09-30--2002-01-14)3 member; Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 substitute; BUDG (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 unknown; Fianna Fáil Party (1999-07-20--2002-06-17)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Gallagher (UEN )."1

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