The union shall respect the equality of Member States before the constitution as well as their national identities, inherent in their fundamental structures, political and constitutional, inclusive of regional and local self-government. it shall respect their essential State functions, including ensuring the territorial integrity of the State, maintaining law and order and safeguarding national security.
Urramóidh sé a bhfeidhmeanna sár-riachtanacha Stáit, lena n-áirítear iomláine chríochach an Stáit a áirithiú, an smacht reachta a chaomhnú agus an tslándáil náisiúnta a choimirciú.