‘Unfounded’ appeals have risked €850m Apple centre

“Unfounded” appeals caused delays to the Apple data centre in Athenry, Co Galway, which has thrown the €850m venture into jeopardy, according to Independent Alliance whip Seán Canney.

Mr Canney, a TD for Galway East and a former OPW minister, said the decision over whether to proceed is an Apple one and insisted the “door remains open”.

“It may become a priority for Apple in the future, but it is not at the moment,” he said.