Activities of Jim ALLISTER
Plenary speeches (314)
Patients' rights in cross-border healthcare (debate)
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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Common rules for the internal market in electricity - Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators - Access to the network: cross-border exchanges in electricity - Internal market in natural gas - Conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks - Fuel efficiency: labelling of tyres - The energy performance of buildings (debate)
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Equal treatment of persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation (debate)
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Green Paper on territorial cohesion and debate on the future reform of the cohesion policy - Regional policy best practice and obstacles to use of Structural Funds - Urban dimension of cohesion policy - Complementarities and coordination of cohesion policy with rural development measures - Implementation of the Structural Funds Regulation 2007-2013: results of negotiations on national cohesion strategies and operational programmes - A European initiative for the development of micro-credit in support of growth and employment (debate)
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Croatia: progress report 2008 - Turkey: progress report 2008 - Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: progress report 2008 (debate)
Question Time (Council)
Type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles (debate)
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Question Time (Commission)
Question Time (Commission)
Statement by the President
Statute for a European private company - Cross-borders transfers of companies' registered offices - Small Business Act - Workers' participation in companies with a European Statute (debate)
Reduced rates of value added tax (debate)
Annual Report (2007) on the main aspects and basic choices of the CFSP - European Security Strategy and ESDP - The role of NATO in the security architecture of the EU (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
The placing on the market and use of feed for animals (debate)
Information provision and promotion measures for agricultural products (debate)
2050: The future begins today − Recommendations for the EU's future integrated policy on climate change (debate)
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Use of PCB waste oils in an Irish food recycling plant (debate)
Use of PCB waste oils in an Irish food recycling plant (debate)
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Question Time (Commission)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Animal transport (debate)
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Situation in the Middle East/Gaza Strip (debate)
Question Time (Commission)
Question Time (Commission)
Framework for Community action to achieve a sustainable use of pesticides - Placing of plant protection products on the market (debate)
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EU Annual report on human rights - French initiative at the UN on the decriminalisation of homosexuality (debate)
Question Time (Commission)
Organisation of working time (debate)
Preparation of the European Council (11-12 December 2008) (debate)
Israel’s participation in Community programmes - Israel’s participation in Community programmes (debate)
Steps towards improving the environment for SMEs in Europe - Small Business Act (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Response of the European Union to the deteriorating situation in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (debate)
Support schemes for farmers under the CAP - Modifications to the common agricultural policy - Support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development - Community strategic guidelines for rural development (2007 to 2013) (debate)
Question Time (Council)
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Question Time (Commission)
Democracy, Human Rights and the new Partnership and Cooperation Agreement EU/Vietnam (debate)
Question Time (Council)
Question Time (Council)
Protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies (debate)
Recovery of cod stocks (debate)
Use by Parliament of the symbols of the Union (new Rule 202a) (debate)
Getting a grip on energy prices (debate)
Combating terrorism - Protection of personal data (debate)
Soil protection (debate)
Classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures - Classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (amendment of Directives 76/768/EEC, 88/378/EEC, 1999/13/EC, 2000/53/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2004/42/EC) - Classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (amendment of Regulation (EC) No 648/2004) (debate)
European ports policy (debate)
Question Time (Council)
Cloning of animals for food supply (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
European Judicial Network - Strengthening of Eurojust and amendment of Decision 2002/187/JHA - Application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments in criminal matters (debate)
Situation in Georgia (debate)
Coordination of social security systems - Coordination of social security systems - Extending Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 to third country nationals otherwise excluded (debate)
Question Time (Commission)
European Union fishing fleet affected by the economic crisis (debate)
Formation of political groups (amendment of Rule 29) (debate)
The work of the Plenary and initiative reports (amendment of the Rules of Procedure) (debate)
Results of the European Council meeting of 19 and 20 June 2008 in Brussels - Slovenian Presidency's term of office (debate)
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Preparation of the European Council following the Irish referendum (debate)
The crisis in the fisheries sector caused by rising fuel oil prices (debate)
Internal market in electricity - Conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity - Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators - Towards a European Charter on the Rights of Energy Consumers (debate)
Commission Question Time
Revision of the framework directive on waste (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Community system against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (debate)
Tragic situation in Burma (debate)
Council Question Time
Animal health strategy 2007-2013 (debate)
Progress made in equal opportunities and non-discrimination in the EU (debate)
The Evaluation of the PEACE Programme (debate)
The Evaluation of the PEACE Programme (debate)
Human Rights in the World 2007 and the EU's policy on the matter - EU Election Observation Missions (debate)
Situation in Burma (debate)
Question Time (Council)
Towards a reform of the World Trade Organisation (debate)
Zero tolerance regime for unauthorised GMOs and the economic consequences thereof (debate)
Commission Question Time
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Rights-based management tools in fisheries (debate)
Opening of the sitting
Common organisation of agricultural markets and specific provisions for certain agricultural products as regards the national quotas for milk (debate)
CAP ‘Health Check’ (debate)
Sustainable agriculture and biogas: review of EU legislation (debate)
Situation in Gaza
Treaty of Lisbon (debate)
Question Time (Council)
The factors favouring support for terrorism and the recruitment of terrorists (debate)
Reduction in unwanted by-catches and elimination of discards in European fisheries (debate)
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EUROPOL (debate)
Question Time (Council)
Agenda
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Airport charges (debate)
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Preparation of the European Council (Brussels, 13-14 December 2007) (debate)
CAP: common rules for direct support schemes and certain support schemes for farmers and support for rural development (debate)
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Approval by the European Parliament of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (debate)
Control of the acquisition and possession of weapons (debate)
The European Interest: succeeding in the age of globalisation (debate)
Protection of soil - Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection (debate)
EU-Turkey relations (debate)
The rise in foodstuff prices, consumer protection (debate)
Framework directive on the sustainable use of pesticides - Thematic strategy on the sustainable use of pesticides - The placing of plant protection products on the market (debate)
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Preparation of the informal summit of heads of state and government (Lisbon, 18/19 October 2007)
One-minute speeches (Rule 144)
Financing the common agricultural policy
Immigration - Legal migration - Policy priorities in the fight against illegal immigration of third-country nationals (debate)
Council Question Time
Dangerous toys manufactured in China (debate)
Commission Question Time
Set aside for year 2008 (debate)
Fight against terrorism (debate)
Council Question Time
Sustainability in EU fisheries through maximum sustainable yield (debate)
Commission Question Time
Dehydrated preserved milk for human consumption - Common organisation of the milk and milk products market - Additional rules on the common organisation of the milk and milk products markets (debate)
Convening of the Intergovernmental Conference: opinion of the European Parliament (debate)
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Towards a future Maritime Policy for the Union (debate)
Commission Question Time
European Council meeting of 21-22 June 2007 Activity report of the German Presidency (continuation of debate)
Portability of supplementary pension rights (debate)
Council Question Time
Crisis at Equitable Life – Report by the temporary committee of inquiry (debate)
Commission Question Time
Roadmap for the European Union's constitutional process (debate)
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Debate on the future of Europe (debate)
Tackling organised crime (debate)
Common organisation of agricultural markets (debate)
Situation in Palestine (debate)
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Human rights in the world – Moratorium on the death penalty (debate)
Enforcement of intellectual property rights (criminal measures) (debate)
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Follow-up to the Berlin declaration (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
European Council meeting (8-9 March 2007) (debate)
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Council Question Time
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
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External dimension of the fight against terrorism (debate)
Voluntary modulation of direct payments under the CAP (debate)
Waste - Waste recycling (debate)
Moratorium on the death penalty (debate)
One-minute speeches (Rule 144)
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Development of the Community’s railways – Certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains on the railway system in the Community – International rail passengers’ rights and obligations (debate)
A European strategy for sustainable, competitive and secure energy – Biomass and Biofuels – Nuclear Safety and Security Assistance (debate)
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Enlargement strategy and main challenges 2006-2007 – The institutional aspects of the European Union’s capacity to integrate the new Member States (debate)
Protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration (debate)
Commission Question Time
Debate on the future of Europe (debate)
Services in the internal market (debate)
Measuring devices containing mercury (debate)
Support for rural development by the EAFRD – Voluntary modulation of direct payments under the CAP (debate)
Peace process in Spain (debate)
Council Question Time
Nuclear test by the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea (debate)
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Improving the economic situation in the fishing industry (debate)
Commission Question Time
Taking into account previous convictions in another Member State (debate)
Situation in the Middle East (debate)
Council Question Time
Eco-labelling schemes for fisheries products (debate)
Commission Question Time
Commission Question Time
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Mutual information procedure Integration of immigrants in the European Union European Union immigration policy (debate)
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Inshore fishing (debate)
Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE) (debate)
Debate on the future of Europe with the participation of the Belgian Prime Minister, Member of the European Council (debate)
Human Rights in the World in 2005 and EU policy (debate)
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Rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (debate)
Recovery of the stock of European eel (debate)
Discharges for the implementation of the European Union general budget for the financial year 2004 (debate)
Situation in the Middle East following the elections in Israel (debate)
Question Time (Council)
Commission Question Time
Citizens for Europe programme (2007-2013) (debate)
WTO Ministerial Conference in Hong Kong (debate)
Promotion of crops for non-food purposes (debate)
Announcement by the President
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
European political parties (debate)
Agricultural products and foodstuffs as traditional specialities guaranteed – Protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (debate)
Council Question Time
Relocation in the context of regional development (debate)
Commission Question Time
Strategic guidelines for rural development (2007-2013) (debate)
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Services (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
State aid reform (debate)
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Results of the elections in Palestine and situation in the Middle-East, and the Council's decision not to publish the report on East Jerusalem
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
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The period of reflection: structure, subjects and context for an assessment of the debate on the EU
Council Question Time
Question Time (Commission)
Bathing water
Citizenship of the Union - fourth report
Fisheries control programmes – Community sanctions in the fisheries sector
Annual report of the Council on human rights
Corporate tax
Preparation for the WTO conference
Human rights in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
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Iraq after the referendum on the Constitution
Informal meeting of the European Council
Council Question Time
Commission Question Time
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
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Latest statements by Mr McCreevy on the Vaxholm case
Fight against organised crime
The urban dimension in the context of enlargement
Prospects for EU-China trade relations
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Council Question Time
Regional development
Tourism and development
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Council Question Time
Question Time (Commission)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Management of waste from extractive industries
Textiles and clothing after 2005
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Council Question Time
Structural Funds
Programme of the British Presidency
European Council/Luxembourg Presidency
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Preparations for the European Council, including the future of the Union after the referenda on the European constitution (Brussels, 16-17 June 2005)
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Fight against terrorism
EAFRD support for rural development
Framework agreement on EP–Commission relations
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European External Action Service
Question Time (Commission)
Justice for the McCartney Family
Protection of groundwater against pollution
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Question Time (Council)
Question Time (Commission)
Procedural rights in criminal proceedings
Organic food and farming (continuation)
Question Time (Council)
Planned egg cell trade
Fisheries Control Agency
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Criminal record/Criminal justice
Situation in the Middle East
Constitution for Europe
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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Preparation of the European Council (17 December 2004)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Turkey's progress towards accession
Situation in Colombia
Packaging and packaging waste
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Statement by Mr Barroso, President-elect of the Commission
Future of the area of freedom, security and justice
Seizure of hostages and massacre in Beslan and the fight against terrorism
Ratification of the Constitutional Treaty
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
European Council/Irish presidency
Written declarations (3)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 140 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) While it is desirable to replace the use of live animals in procedures by other methods not entailing the useThe use of live animals continues to be necessary to protect human health, animal health and the environment, within current scientific limitations. However, this directive represents an important step towards achieving the goal of replacing the procedures ofn live animals, the use of live animals continues to be necessary to protect human and animal health and the environment for scientific purposes as soon as it is scientifically possible to do so. To that end, this directive seeks to facilitate and promote the advancement of alternative methods and to ensure a high level of protection for animals used in procedures. This directive should be reviewed regularly in light of evolving scientific and animal protection measures.
Amendment 162 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. This Directive shall apply whereto the accommodation and husbandry of animals are used or intended to be used in procedures, or where they are bred specifically so that their organs or tissues may be used for scientific purposes, and shall cover all uses of animals in procedures that are likely to cause them pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm.
Amendment 166 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) live non-human vertebrate animals, including independently feeding larval forms and embryonic or foetal forms of species of mammals as from the last third of their normal developmentgestation;
Amendment 171 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) practices that aredo not invasivecause pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm.
Amendment 172 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
(1) 'procedure' means any use of an animal for experimental or other scientific purposes, with known or unknown outcome, which may or may not cause the animal pain, suffering distress or lasting harm, and includinges any course of action intended, or liable, to result in the birth of an animal in any such condition or in the creation of a new genetically modified animal line;
Amendment 177 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Where a method of testing, experimentation or other scientific activity not involving the use of living animals exists and, which is internationally accepted and suitable for obtaining the result sought, and which may be used in place of a procedure, Member States shall ensure that the alternative method is used instead.
Amendment 236 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. If the procedure is carried out without anaesthesia, analgesics or other appropriate methods shall be used where this would be beneficial to the animal to ensure that unavoidable pain, suffering and distress are kept to a minimum.
Amendment 238 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. An animal, which may suffer considerable pain once anaesthesia has worn off, shall be treated with pre-emptive and post-operative analgesics or other appropriate pain- relieving methods, provided that it is compatible with the purpose of the procedure. Where the treatment with analgesics is not possible, the animal shall be immediately killed by a humane method, unless scientific justification and ethical review supports continuation.
Amendment 15 #
2007/2272(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 110 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Rule 110 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Other questions (non-priority questions) shall be answered within six weeks of being forwarded to the institution concerned. There shall be no limit to the number of non-priority questions that can be submitted by a Member.