Data centres 'help secure 94k Irish jobs’ – Government-commissioned study

While concerns have been raised around the energy consumption, water depletion, and environmental impact of data centres, the KPMG report warns that restrictions could dent Ireland’s ability to attract and retain investment. Stock picture

Ireland must press ahead with building data centres or risk losing up to 94,000 jobs, a report has found.

The study, commissioned by the Department of Enterprise, which will be published this week, warns that if a limit is put on the development of data centres, the State could miss out on €1.6bn in annual employment-related tax revenues by 2030.