9 Amendments of Deirdre CLUNE related to 2019/2192(INI)
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the continued support for transport investment projects therefore becomes even more important in the context of Brexit to ensure continued connectivity between all EU Member States and to avoid that any Member State becomes isolated as a result of Brexit;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas it is important to recognise the wider role of ports aside from a purely transport function, particularly in their potential to aid in greening the wider economy through the harnessing of wind energy, needs to be more prominently recognised within TEN-T policy;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers it important to further develop the TEN-T to focus on the interconnection between the core and comprehensive networks in rural, peripheral and outermost regions and islands; stresrecognises that no major changes to the maps should be madethe current infrastructure criteria do not capture the geographical realities in peripheral regions in the EU; stresses that a revision the TEN-T guidelines must be used as an opportunity to update the TEN-T framework and requirements to allow additional beneficiaries to be included in TEN-T comprehensive network in order to both have better connectivity to the periphery and to meet evolving environmental, economic and societal needs; calls on the Commission to take over all adjustments laid down in the revision of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)8 ; _________________ 8 In particular, the adjustments laid down in Part III of the Annex (to the European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)).
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recognises the impact of Brexit on the connectivity, accessibility and economic cohesion between Ireland and continental Europe. Underlines the growing importance of Irish ports in accommodating a shift of trade flows to maritime routes; Acknowledges the need to further improve the quality of the North Sea Mediterranean Corridor and extend the comprehensive network in Ireland as a result of specific developments due to Brexit relating to regional and international connectivity;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Believes that the criteria to be included as a maritime port on the comprehensive TEN-T network, particularly as defined in Article 20 of the Regulation, does not capture the geographical realities in peripheral regions of the EU, including, for example, the West of Ireland;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the Commission to prioritise under the TEN-T the full deployment of alternative fuels for all modes of transport, including the development of relevant technologies, charging and refuelling infrastructure, safety, security and interoperability standards, and the regulatory framework for alternative fuels and the role of ports as strategic energy nodes in decarbonising the European economy;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Takes the view that network-wide infrastructure standards are an enabler for a true European Single Transport Area; Recognises the current infrastructure criteria do not capture the crucial role of port infrastructure in facilitating the deployment of renewable energies; Recognises the critical role of port infrastructure and well-functioning port operations in ensuring the supply of goods and materials across Europe, and emphasizes the importance of ports in the recovery of the European economy should be reflected in TEN-T policy; deems it important to upgrade existing infrastructure in view of technological progress, capacity increases and the need to enhance its resilience to the impacts of crises such as pandemics;
Amendment 342 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Urges the Commission to recognise the wider role of ports aside from purely transport functions, particularly in their potential to aid in decarbonising the wider economy, for example by exploiting onshore and offshore wind opportunities on Europe’s Atlantic coast, which could be recognised more prominently within TEN-T policy
Amendment 348 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Believes that both the Motorways of the Sea definition and funding eligibility criteria can be better defined and simplified in order to allow for more ports on the comprehensive network to be able to access EU financial support; Stresses that continued EU support for transport investment projects is essential for regional connectivity particularly for peripheral regions;