Microsoft in new bid for fossil fuel licences at data centres; Children’s hospital hit by more claims
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Microsoft in new bid for fossil fuel licences to power Dublin data centres
Microsoft is seeking permission to run nearly 140 emergency back-up generators to power 10 data centres at its south Dublin campus, in a move that follows its earlier application to build an unprecedentedly large-scale private gas plant in the same location.
The tech giant lodged two applications in December for special licences to operate 136 on-site generators with a combined capacity of 791 megawatts (MW) at its data centre hub at the Grange Castle Business Park in south Dublin.
New children's hospital bill to rise further as builder files €90m additional cost claims
The main contractor building the new national children’s hospital has now issued claims for additional costs worth €643 million for the project.
New figures provided to the Dáil’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) show that BAM, the main building contractor on the project, has now issued 1,764 claims to the employers’ representative (ER) – the company that represents the hospital in discussions with BAM.
Tinned fish to cope with inflation: Food and drink trends to watch out for in 2023
How we will eat and drink during this new year? Economically, ethically and sweetly appears to be the answer. Read our guide to 2023 in food here.
