Person: Paul Deane

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<p>Data centres can require 'the same amount of energy as a large town'. Picture: iStock</p>

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Data centre electricity use increases by 20% in just 12 months

CSO data shows large energy users such data centres, IT and cement manufacturing used more electricity than urban and rural homes put together in 2023

<p>Construction work in progress on a data centre at Little Island, Cork. There are around 70 data centres currently in operation in Ireland.</p>

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Data centres now use as much power as all urban homes

<p>Party leaders Eamon Ryan, Leo Varadkar, and Micheál Martin launching the Government’s updated Climate Action Plan yesterday. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> Picture: Maxwells</span>
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Ciara Phelan: Climate targets are easy to set, hard to deliver

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Public will not be forced to turn off lights, says Taoiseach

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Cyberattack or major storm would have 'catastrophic' impact on electricity grid

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Dr Paul Deane: Ireland has 90 days of oil, but no strategic gas reserves. What now?

Paul Deane: It will take longer than we thought to achieve green cuts

Success in climate policy is measured in delivered reductions rather than rhetoric. Ireland has scored high in the latter and the worst in Europe in the former.

Sun, 03 May, 2020

Paul Deane: Enhancing Ireland’s energy security starts with local bus lane

We have little control over global events that threaten our energy security — so this State must take initiatives here at home, including cutting back on the energy we use, writes Paul Deane.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2020

Ireland's environmental performance a mixed bag, CSO report finds

Ireland's environmental performance is improving in some areas but it has much more to do in others, according to a new report issued today.

Mon, 26 Aug, 2019

West Cork autumn school to discuss the big issues

Global and national challenges are set to be explored at the local level at an inaugural autumn school in West Cork.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2018

IDA worry over lack of renewable power spend

The IDA has expressed concern over Ireland’s underdeveloped renewable energy infrastructure; saying it is becoming an issue when attempting to win additional foreign direct investment (FDI).

Thu, 30 Nov, 2017

Farming survey: One third of farmers don’t think farming hits climate

One in three Irish farmers do not think that farming impacts negatively on climate change.

Fri, 22 Sep, 2017

Energy secure if Russia cuts natural gas supply to Europe

Would Ireland be plunged into darkness were Russia to cut natural gas supply to Europe? According to researchers from University College Cork, the answer is ‘No’, although customers could face an electricity price hike of as much as 10%.

Sat, 15 Apr, 2017

Advisers and backroom staff roll up the sleeves to help boss

The corridors of Leinster House have been very quiet since Taoiseach Enda Kenny made his way to the Áras on Wednesday morning.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

Farming threat as forecast confirms El Nino return

In 2009, the El Nino brought the worst drought in four decades to India. 

Wed, 13 May, 2015

UCC at helm of new Euro energy think-tank

University College Cork has been named as the Irish representative on a new pan-European think-tank on energy issues.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2014

Quinn hits 1-6 as Dohenys down Ilen

A Mark Quinn-inspired Dohenys caused a big shock in the Cork senior football championship last night.

Tue, 26 Jun, 2012

McCarthy points the way for Dohenys

Dohenys 0-13 Mallow 0-10

Mon, 02 Jun, 2008

Respect, but no time for sentiment for modest Masters

WITH a surname made for headline writers, James Masters’ public profile has been enhanced by his scoring exploits with club and county ever since he captained Cork to victory over Mayo in the All-Ireland minor final of 2000.

Fri, 27 Oct, 2006

Ballincollig produce big display to master Nemo

OUTSIDERS Ballincollig produced the shock of the Evening Echo Cork SFC opening round at Ovens yesterday when defeating kingpins Nemo Rangers 3-4 to 1-7 to guarantee themselves senior status for at least another year.

Mon, 17 Apr, 2006

Barrs and Bishopstown match of the day as championships take centre stage

WITH the Cork senior footballers’ league campaign over for another season, the county championships begin in earnest this weekend with seven senior and four intermediate games.

Sat, 15 Apr, 2006

Muskerry on a high

AT the start of the season, the Muskerry players didn’t even dare to dream of reaching the semi-final stage of the Cork county senior football championship.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2005

Wexford can be a match for the best, says Roe

Wexford 3-14 Cork 0-9

Mon, 26 Apr, 2004

Daly and Cooper should give Tralee the edge

TRALEE Institute of Technology will include Kerry seniors Donal Daly and Colm Cooper for tomorrow’s Sigerson Cup clash with Dundalk IT at Stradbally, Co. Laois.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2003