However, where the amount of areas of permanent grassland in absolute terms established in accordance with point (a) of the second subparagraph of paragraph 2 is maintained within certain limits, the obligation set out in the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 shall be considered to have been complied with.
Ach i gcás ina gcoinneofar méid limistéir na bhféarthailte buana i ndearbhthéarmaí a bunaíodh i gcomhréir le pointe (a) den chéad fhomhír de mhír 2 laistigh de theorainneacha áirithe, measfar go bhfuil an oibleagáid a leagtar amach sa chéad fhomhír de mhír 2 comhlíonta.