The objectives of the ESI Funds shall be pursued in line with the principle of sustainable development and with the Union's promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment, as set out in Article 11 and Article 191(1) TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle.
Saothrófar cuspóirí Chistí SIE i gcomhréir le prionsabal na forbartha inbhuanaithe agus leis an gcur chun cinn a dhéanann an tAontas 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 in Airteagal 191(1) CFAE, agus an prionsabal 'íoc mar a thruaillítear' á chur san áireamh ag an am céanna.