Activities of Pat the Cope GALLAGHER related to 2011/2310(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the EU Cohesion Policy Strategy for the Atlantic Area PDF (223 KB) DOC (167 KB)
Amendments (11)
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
A spatial planning policy forStrategic Approach to the Development of the Atlantic Area
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Hopes that the strategy will be designed as aadopt a broader approach, by setting out an agreed strategic vision for the future development of the Atlantic Area, incorporating the territorial dimension, developing linkages between land and sea and establishing a framework to better manage maritime and terrestrial planning policy in the Atlantic regions;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Requests that the valuable lessons learned from the development of existing macro-regional and other transnational strategies be taken fully on board in the Atlantic Strategy process, particularly on issues such as governance, policy development, communication and ownership, targets and evaluation;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Demands that the Strategy and its Action Plan must have a strong emphasis on jobs, growth and investment;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls for an external dimension to the Strategy to advance certain objectives and attract international investment to capitalise on the opportunities that exist and suggests that the marketing of the Atlantic Area as a place to invest in, visit and do business must be a key element of the Action Plan;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Suggests that the governance structure to implement the Action Plan must maximise the contribution of the many stakeholders and potential actors in the Atlantic Strategy and demands that a multi-level governance approach be applied to the elaboration, implementation, evaluation and review of the Action Plan;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for the operational programmes to be closely geared to the corresponding prioriPoints out that the elaboration of the Action Plan will therefore have to comply with the principles and objectives of the macro-regional strategies in order to ensure the best possiEU funds, especially those under the Common Strategic Framework to ensure that operational programme measures and the priorities of the Atlantic Strategy are more closely aligned to enable coordination of objectives and means;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Proposes that annual implementation reports for the relevant programmes must include an assessment of how programmes are contributing to the objectives of the Atlantic Strategy and the implementation of the Action Plan;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Proposes that the Action Plan, once adopted, will require an information and communication module: to raise visibility, promote understanding of the objectives, attract broader participation (especially from the private sector) and over time the achievements of the Strategy;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Recommends that the Atlantic Strategy must firstly agree on a Strategic Vision for the Atlantic Area, which will provide the reference for the Action Plan 2014-2020; further proposes that this Action Plan must: Establish key priorities, measures and identify flagship projects; Set out clearly defined roles and responsibilities for all policy and implementation stakeholders; Set out key targets and a range of indicators to measure delivery; Agree a process of evaluation and a mid- term review of achievements; Identify the necessary resources to implement the Action Plan.
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 c (new)
Paragraph 26 c (new)
26c. Proposes that the Action Plan is adopted by the Atlantic Forum and calls on the forthcoming Irish Presidency to prioritise European Council endorsement of the Action Plan during its Presidency, with a focus on delivery, a credible process for monitoring and on-going evaluation and scheduling a mid-term review;