Ireland's Data Center Dilemma | Belfast News

Ireland’s Climate and Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien faced tough questions in Brussels over the country’s booming data center industry, which drives economic growth but strains energy and water resources. MEPs warned of environmental and economic risks, including fossil fuel reliance and potential price hikes, while O’Brien defended the sector’s vital role in supporting 200,000 jobs. He argued for balanced EU-wide energy management and highlighted Ireland’s renewable energy commitment for new data centers, urging the EU to support innovation rather than restrict it.

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