Data centres: Moratorium needed.

Ireland accounts for 25% of the European data centre market. Data centres use 21% of Ireland’s electricity compared to an EU average of around 2%. It is very important that we take this issue seriously. South Dublin County Council decided to block Google's Grange Castle data centre expansion for reasons including lack of renewable energy commitments, excessive energy demand, and failure to align with climate goals.  Google is appealing the decision. Everyone concerned about climate crisis needs to call for a national moratorium on new and existing data centre development. Data Centres release vast amounts of emissions into the air. The impact of data centres is huge, which is why a pause on data centre expansion is one of our urgent demands for all candidates seeking our vote in the upcoming elections. 

Something you can do right now is take our e-action to demand a moratorium.