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Fianna Fáil’s Kelleher: Energy policy restricting data centres ‘incredibly damaging’
The MEP has called for a standalone Department of Energy
Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP, has said energy policy that restricts the development of new data centres is “incredibly damaging” for Ireland.
“Ireland talks a good game about being a global leader in the digital space; but part of our offering must be an openness to be a hub for data centres,” the MEP said in a statement on Sunday. “They are an essential anchor point for large web-based, tech companies.”
“Our country blocking new ...