By way of derogation, the first sub-paragraph shall not apply to Member States the entire territory of which was considered as an area facing specific handicaps under Regulations (EC) No 1698/2005 and (EC) No 1257/1999.
De mhaolú, ní bheidh feidhm ag an gcéad fhomhír i leith na mBallstát sin a measadh go raibh a críoch iomlán ina limistéar a raibh baic shonracha os a comhair faoi Rialachán(AE) Uimh. 1698/2005 agus Rialachán (AE) Uimh. 1257/1999.