Activities of Elisabeth JEGGLE related to 2012/2031(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Protection of animals during transport (debate)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the transport of meat and other animal products is technically easier and financially more rational than the transport of live animals; notes in this connection that consumers are in favour of shorter transport times for animals destined for slaughter, but at the same time prefer to buy fresh meat; calls therefore on the Commission to explain what consequences are to be drawn from this;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that in relation to the weak and ineffectual system of monitoring compliance with the conditions of animal transport in Member States it seems expedient to consider the creation, in Member States, of specialised monitoring institutes that would monitor compliance with provisions governing the protection and welfare of animals, including conditions for the transport of animals; calls in this regard for improved and uniform monitoring and implementation of the current Regulation;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Further to the concerns described above, calls on the Commission to evaluate fully the influence of the coscosts and benefits of animal transport and its impact on the price of meat products in the European Union market;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that given that the Regulation has not fulfilled its aim of limiting the transport of live animals for slaughter, EU policy on the matter, including that aimed at creating short and transparent supply chains, should be reviewed and should be directed at supporting local processing, small local slaughterhouses and local meat processing plants, based on the supply of animals for slaughter from the immediate vicinity;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Insists on a reconsideration of the issue of limiting the transport time of animals destined for slaughter to eight hours taking account of loading time, with some exceptions based on geographic conditions, and the option of longer transport of some animal species confirmed by scientific research results, provided that the rules on animal welfare are complied with;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 9 – point 1 (new)
(1) points out that it should be possible to extend transport times in the event of unforeseeable transport delays (traffic jams, breakdowns, accidents, diversions, force majeure etc.), while complying with animal welfare principles and after taking into account all the possibilities available;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. notes that any deficiencies in implementation are frequently the result of legal requirements which cannot be implemented in practice or which are incompatible with national law; calls on the Commission to check the current Regulation for such incompatibilities;