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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2008-12-17"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Explanations of vote2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20081217.16.3-214"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2008-12-17-Speech-3-2152
lpv:speaker	lp:Seán Ó Neachtain2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; BUDG (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 chair; Delegation for relations with Canada (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 member; PECH (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with South Africa (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 member; TRAN (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; Conference of Delegation Chairs (2004-09-22--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Fianna Fáil Party (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; UEN (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"I submitted an opinion on this matter to the Transport Committee. The committee was so divided that we did not succeed in accepting any text. I felt that the majority of the Commission's text was fair and realistic, although one very important aspect was missing, that is, including a medium-term to long-term objective in the legislation. I certainly understand that there is concern about jobs but we must be ambitious. We have a duty to protect our world for future generations and in order to do so we must be ready to make difficult decisions. And these ‘green’ objectives are not unrealistic. Recently, it has been clearly demonstrated to us that some kind of reforms need to be put in place in the automotive sector. The environmental reform which needs to be made under ambitious legislation is not just our duty, it is also an opportunity; an opportunity to increase support for Research and Development in the automotive sector and to create jobs and start a new era in that sector. Sustainable development does not just benefit the planet. It could well be of benefit to the economy too."@en1

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