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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2012-05-22"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:SMEs’ access to Structural Funds - Evaluation of the SME definition2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20120522.4.2-057-000"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2012-05-22-Speech-2-057-0622
lpv:speaker	lp:Liam Aylward2
lpv:spokenAs	member; ALDE (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 substitute; CULT (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation for relations with the Mercosur countries (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 member; AGRI (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Fianna Fáil Party (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"It appears that at every second plenary sitting, we discuss the issue of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), their central role in the EU economy, and their difficulties in obtaining funding. We have often mentioned the negative effect of excessive red tape on SMEs. Despite this, the situation has scarcely changed and Parliament’s best efforts have little effect on the daily difficulties of SMEs. The job loss in Ireland’s SME sector in recent years equates to 15% of the workforce. It is the same across the EU. I welcome the Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and SMEs which is to be implemented from 2014 to 2020 with a budget of EUR 2.5 billion. For those currently in charge of enterprises, however, 2014 is a long way away. I ask the Commission to provide information on the measures to be adopted by it immediately, in cooperation with Member States, to help SMEs in the short term. The obstacles to funding must be tackled without delay, along with excessive red tape and excessive administration."@en1

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