Amazon gets permission to build two new data centres in Dublin
Amazon has been granted planning permission for two new data centres in Dublin – despite objections from environmental groups.
Amazon has been granted planning permission for two new data centres in Dublin – despite objections from environmental groups.
A revised ‘Statement on the Role of Data Centres in Ireland’s Enterprise Strategy’ has set out guidance for development of new facilities in the country.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that there will be no moratorium on the construction of new data centres in Ireland.
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) won’t issue a moratorium on new data centres, but has issued new assessment criteria for grid connection applications.
The Social Democrat party in Ireland is to propose a Dáil motion for a moratorium on new data centres in the country, over fears of their impact on the national grid and sustainability goals.
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