Where either Ireland or the United Kingdom is deemed to have given notification pursuant to a decision under Article 4, it may nevertheless notify the Council in writing, within three months, that it does not wish to take part in such a proposal or initiative.
Má mheastar go bhfuil fógra tugtha ag Éirinn nó ag an Ríocht Aontaithe de bhun cinnidh faoi Airteagal 4, féadfaidh ceachtar acu, mar sin féin, fógra a thabhairt don Chomhairle i scríbhinn, taobh istigh de 3 mhí, nach mian léi a bheith rannpháirteach i dtogra nó i dtionscnamh den sórt sin.