7 Amendments of Luke Ming FLANAGAN related to 2017/2155(DEC)
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that Eurojust signed 30 contracts with a value above EUR 15 000, representing an increase of 30 % compared with 2015; observes that open procurement procedure was used for 80 % of the contracts, representing 92,50 % of the procured amount;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that Eurojust’s vacancy rate at 31 December 2016 was 3,4 % compared toincreased to 3,4 % from 2,4 % on 31 December 2015, a trend that needs to be monitored; notes with satisfaction that 96,6 % of the 2016 establishment plan was executed; observes from the establishment plan that 196 posts (out of 203 posts authorised under the Union general budget) were occupied on 31 December 2016, compared to 200 in 2015;
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Regrets that by the numberwith a ratio of 69% female to 31% male ofn all posts occupied on 31 December 2016, - more than two to one - gender balance has not been met since the ratio is 69 % female to 31 % male;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes with concern that from 13 April 2015 to 13 April 2017 the network of confidential counsellors has been approached by 26 members of staff; notes that out of the 26 contacts, 16 cases were closed after only one session; notes again with concern however that 9 cases have been classified by the confidential counsellors as harassment cases and 2 informal procedures have been initiated; observes that other cases concerned conflicts, work related stress or information seeking;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Acknowledges the fact that Eurojust’s draft internal rules on the protection of whistleblowers were prepared in 2016 and a first discussion took place in the College on 4 October 2016; notes with concern however that the adoption of the internal rules was put on hold when, at the beginning of 2016, the Commission informed agencies that a model decision for the agencies is being prepared; looks forward to the finalisation of the draft and its implementation by Eurojust;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Acknowledges from Eurojust’s annual report the fact that the Commission’s Internal Audit Service (IAS) conducted an audit on “Monitoring and Reporting/Building Blocks of Assurance” in January 2016; notes that the IAS issued two recommendations categorised as “very important” and four recommendations rated as “important”; notes with satisfaction that Eurojust implemented corrective action for these recommendations thus proving the value of such a service;
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Notes with concern - given the fast-reducing time frame - from Eurojust’s answers that for the time being there is no information exchange between Eurojust and the Commission with regard to the preparation for carrying out Eurojust's future activities after Brexit; calls on both Eurojust and the Commission to ensure an efficient flow of the necessary information bearing in mind that a cooperation agreement with the United Kingdom will need to be put in place;