This page contains the keynote speeches given at the European Payments Council SEPA Direct Debit Launch Event on the 13 October 2009: Ms. Gertrude Tumpel-Gugerell, member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank Mr. Charlie McCreevy, European Union Commissioner Mr. Gerard Hartsink, European Payments Council Chair European Payments Council technical documents Speech Charlie McCreevy - SDD Launch 2009-10-13Speech EPC Chair - SDD Launch 2009-10-13 Speech Gertrude Tumpel-Gugerell - SDD Launch 2009-10-13