It does not affect the right of Ireland or any other Member State to determine the nature and volume of its defence and security expenditure and the nature of its defence capabilities.
Ní dhéanann sé difear do cheart na hÉireann ná aon Bhallstáit eile cineál agus méid a caiteachais nó a chaiteachais cosanta agus slándála agus cineál a cumas nó a chumas cosanta a chinneadh.