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The Government cannot continue to ignore repeated warnings about the heavy demand that data centres are placing on Ireland’s energy systems, according to Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s spokesperson on energy, said: “A UN report on the environmental impact of artificial intelligence has described Ireland as a live cautionary […]

Social Democrats Climate spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore has expressed concerns about the impact of the new Private Wires Bill on electricity demand and supply. She made her comments as volunteers and community groups across the country today marked a National Day of Action on Data Centres. “Volunteers and community groups across the country are raising awareness […]

We cannot afford to place greater strain on the national energy grid by removing the ban on data centre development in Dublin, according to Social Democrats environment spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore said: “I have major concerns with plans which went to cabinet this morning which seek to lift the ban on the development of […]

The State cannot roll out the red carpet for new data centres powered by fossil fuels if we want to hit our legally binding carbon reduction targets, according to Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s energy spokesperson, said: “The draft policy proposal just published by the Commission for Regulation of […]