Whereas the Ombudsman must perform his duties with complete independence and give a solemn undertaking before the Court of Justice of the European Communities that he will do so when taking up his duties: whereas
De bhrí go gcaithfidh an tOmbudsman bheith neamhspleách ar fad i bhfeidhmiú a fheidhmeanna agus gealltanas sollúnta a thabhairt chuige sin os comhair Chúirt Bhreithiúnais na gComhphobal Eorpach ar dhul i mbun a fheidhmeanna dó; de bhrí gur chóir na