Dozens of barriers preventing Ireland from reaching 2030 climate goals

The committee said regulatory or legislative steps must make renewable energy a condition for data centre development.

Over two dozen barriers are preventing Ireland from reaching its 2030 climate goals, with rapidly rising energy demand from data centres a significant issue, an Oireachtas committee has said.

It said reliance on private cars, inadequate infrastructure, and issues with electricity grid capacity will also hinder Ireland in reaching its goals.