Government won't restrict data centres but outlines conditions

Energy burden created by centres acknowledged

The Government said it will support data centres which create or support jobs, do not impede the national grid, and contribute to the construction of renewable energy sources.

The Government has decided not to put any restrictions on the building of data centres, but has acknowledged the energy burden they create in a sweeping new policy.

Under a new statement issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the Government said it will support data centres which create or support jobs, which don’t impede the national grid, and which contribute to the construction of renewable energy sources.