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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2010-06-17"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:A new impetus for the Strategy for the Sustainable Development of European Aquaculture (debate)2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20100617.4.4-031"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2010-06-17-Speech-4-0332
lpv:speaker	lp:Pat the Cope Gallagher2
lpv:spokenAs	member; PECH (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 member; Conference of Delegation Chairs (2009-09-17--2014-06-30)3 member_of_the_bureau; ALDE (2009-07-20--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Fianna Fáil Party (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 chair; Delegation for relations with Switzerland and Norway and to the EU-Iceland Joint Parliamentary Committee and the European Economic Area (EEA) Joint Parliamentary Committee (2009-09-17--2014-06-30)3 substitute; REGI (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3
lpv:translated text	"Madam President, I would firstly like to thank Mr Milana for preparing this comprehensive report for us. Certainly, there is a great potential to develop aquaculture in Ireland and in Europe. By supporting sustainable development in the aquaculture sector the European Union could help to achieve two important objectives. Firstly, it could add to the security of the Community’s food supply. Secondly, it could support communities on the coast that are highly dependent on fishing and that do not have access to other employment opportunities. It is accepted that there will be a significant, continuous increase in worldwide demand for seafood, and that wild fish products will not be able to satisfy this demand. It is also accepted that aquaculture could fill the gap between production and demand for fish products. However, Europe is lagging behind in this area; while China – a country where 41% of the world’s aquaculture sector is based – is at the forefront. This sector is worth EUR 118 million per year in Ireland and it employs more than 2 000 workers. Ireland’s aquaculture sector is the fifth largest in the European Union. In addition, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations estimates that production in this sector will increase by 61% by the year 2030. There is a perception that aquaculture in all its forms has a negative impact on the environment. While I strongly believe that aquaculture production must be carried out to the highest standards, the sector must be allowed to function within the context of an environmentally friendly regime. It is vitally important that the common fisheries policy allows the sector to substantially develop in harmony with existing EU environmental law. As an economic sector aquaculture is stalled within the European Union. Structural support for the aquaculture sector is essential. In conclusion, Madam President, let me say in an Irish context I would support a special programme of incentives designed to promote the development of off-shore, high-energy fish farming and more economic conditions than currently practised."@en1
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