Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2008-06-17-Speech-2-455"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2008-06-17"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users (debate)2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20080617.42.2-455"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2008-06-17-Speech-2-4562
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	"Mr President, road deaths are reported in the media on a daily basis. Car accidents, pedestrians struck by cars on the roads – each death a tragedy in its own right, then at the end of the year these deaths become statistics. It is our responsibility, both Member States and the Union, to try to reduce those statistics and to protect our citizens from such tragedies. Deaths on the road can be prevented, and I would like to congratulate Mr Ferrari on his excellent report and commend the cooperation that exists between the Council, Parliament and the Commission on this issue. The title of the proposal refers to vulnerable road users and those who suffer the most. First of all, pedestrians are often the innocent parties in accidents involving vehicles, yet they end up suffering most. In my own country, Ireland, it was shown recently that it is more likely for an elderly person to die from a road accident than it is for those who are under the age of 65. Ireland, of course, is no exception. More than 8,000 people die from accidents on European roads each year. Proposals to protect the vulnerable have been made in recent years and although the situation has improved, it is worth noting that tragic consequences will ensue from policymakers shirking their responsibilities. I mentioned the invaluable cooperation between the European institutions in drawing up this report. For this cooperation to blossom Member States will have to work hand in hand and the national authorities must engage with road users. The responsibility lies with us, as legislators, and we must stand together if we are to achieve our target."@en1

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