The objectives of the ESI Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in Articles 11 and 191(1) TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle.
Ba cheart cuspóirí Chistí SIE a shaothrú faoi chuimsiú na forbartha inbhuanaithe agus faoi chuimsiú mar a dhéanann an tAontas cur chun cinn ar an aidhm maidir le cáilíocht an chomhshaoil a chaomhnú, a chosaint agus a fheabhsú de réir mar a leagtar amach in Airteagal 11 agus Airteagal 191(1) CFAE, agus an prionsabal 'íoc mar a thruaillítear' á chur san áireamh ag an am céanna.