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dcterms:Date	"2008-07-08"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Rules for the operation of air services in the Community (recast) (debate)2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20080708.40.2-483"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2008-07-08-Speech-2-4842
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	". Madam President, I commend this report. It shows how the institutions can work together in implementing amendments protecting passengers as well as consumers and the business community. Air travel has changed dramatically in a very short period of time, benefiting passengers in a world that is becoming ever more globalised. The diversity of flights available today shows the enormous change in society as regards business practices and leisure. The increased competitiveness between airlines has resulted in more flights and cheaper flights for ordinary passengers. We saw how this happened overnight in my own country – Ireland – with the introduction of deregulation in the aviation industry and the birth of Ryanair. Constant competitiveness in the industry has led to a wider choice and cheaper flights. This, of course, has created employment and, in some cases, has improved regional economy. Nevertheless, it would be remiss for us do disregard the negative aspects of this large development in the aviation industry in Europe, which has led to certain social and safety issues. Airline profits should not undermine passenger and staff safety or other social aspects. I commend the recommendations from both Parliament and Council on these aspects. More cooperation and understanding and a more effective market must exist between Member States for the air travel market to develop in a sustainable fashion. We have already seen how price transparency has benefited passengers. Air transport will be in constant change as life and society changes. However, we must have a unified approach for all those developments to be sustainable and for them to benefit all who depend on the industry. I commend the rapporteur, Mr Degutis, for his work and I wholeheartedly welcome the cooperation of Parliament and Council. We will vote for this report here tomorrow."@en1

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