‘Nothing underhanded’ in department’s changes to data centre report, says Burke
Minister delivers cost of business advisory forum’s final report
Data Centres
Data centre boom turns many niche specialist businesses into multimillion-euro industry players
Irish companies began working for the industry here and followed the clients as demand moved abroad
Government in ‘doom spiral’ and failing on energy crisis, warn Social Democrats
Deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan says party reacting to ‘whims’ of Donald Trump
More than $250m invested in Irish artificial intelligence firms over first half of 2026
EY report says there was significant spending in data centre developers and engineering companies
Waterland commits €250m to Irish deals, eyeing data centre engineers and foray into food
Companies bought by Irish arm of Dutch private equity firm have grown revenues by €600m to €1.15 bn
Combilift develops US exports amid strong demand from Tesla and Google
Monaghan fork-lift manufacturer chasing in on boom in data centres and prefabricated construction
New era of climate obstruction requires pretending things are okay when clearly they are not
Misleading economic arguments position climate action as a threat to prosperity
Putting pressure on regulator will not improve incoherent energy strategy
Criticism of marine regulator for delays in offshore infrastructure ignores fundamental issues
Inside Intel: how America’s chip champion came back from the brink
The group’s shares have quadrupled, but it has yet to prove itself a serious manufacturing competitor to Taiwan’s TSMC
Who are BMC: the low profile Meath business that landed a €900m pay day?
Founder Brendan Meehan the dominant shareholder in engineering company transformed by demand for data
Kingspan buys data centre specialist BMC Manufacturing in deal worth up to €900m
BMC has seen turnover and profits multiply on back of data-centre boom and plans expansion into US market
Here’s a radical idea for the Government: start telling us the truth
Its lack of candour on big issues such as Aughinish and data centres is rust that corrodes trust in democracy
Vertiv plans Donegal expansion creating up to 300 jobs
The company has added hundreds of new staff to its Irish operation in 2026
Evie Gaughan: AI companies are missing the entire point of writing or reading a book
There is a visceral sense of betrayal when it becomes clear we are being convinced to accept slop and be okay with it
Department of Enterprise denies trying to ‘predetermine’ conclusions of data centre study
Officials sought changes to report so it presented ‘strong narrative’ supporting the IT hubs beyond 2030
How can Ireland build a nuclear reactor when it can’t even manage a children’s hospital?
The debate is little more than a nuclear distracter – absorbing all our energy instead of generating any
‘The boom is taking off again’: Irish builders at the heart of Europe’s data-centre growth
Concerns about grid capacity have slowed new projects in the sector but construction firms are taking their new expertise abroad
We’re feeling the heat across Europe but failing to heed the cause
The problem is partly a confusion between what we experience daily in our locality and what is happening in large regions over the long term
Irish economy shrank by 1.6% in 12 months to end of June, CSO estimates
Volatile numbers come on the back of a surge in exports last year
Computing giants ‘pivoting away’ from ‘constrained’ Dublin as data centre hub
Market here being ‘reshaped by power availability, grid access and political sensitivities’
How bad would an AI crash really be for Ireland?
Department of Finance’s attempt to gauge potential damage is limited but useful
Nationwide hosepipe ban: What is allowed? Who is exempt?
Restriction applies only to domestic households and not to businesses including golf clubs and car washes
Intel posts fastest growth in 15 years as AI data centres demand fuels sales
Chipmaker’s revenue jumped 25% in the second quarter
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Vantage faces €152m compensation bill to tenants over delayed Dublin data centre project
US-based company writes down value of €1bn development in Clondalkin
AI is turning everything into a software project – whether worthwhile or not
A 160-year-old economic theory is key to the AI revolution
European shares fall amid heightened Middle East tension and Ryanair profit slump
Oil prices wobble as shipping traffic in Strait of Hormuz comes almost to a halt
How data centres increase pressure on energy grids in a heatwave - and even increase local temperatures
Soaring temperatures lead to rising use of air conditioning to keep servers cool, exacerbating the heat outside
Do data centres deserve to soak up almost a quarter of Ireland’s energy?
A balanced discussion requires acknowledging both the benefits and the costs of hosting data centres here
Dublin industrial and logistics market booms in second quarter of year
Following relatively slow start to 2026, take-up rebounded in Q2 to reach 619,000sq ft
Data centres and Irish electricity demand
The multinational companies behind them employ thousands in Ireland
Humans: Just a ghost in the machine as artificial intelligence redefines ‘good jobs’
As AI makes work more precarious, how can we manage to prioritise job reconversion rather than displacement?
The great AI data centre cover-up
Tech companies need to come clean about the mounting environmental fallout of their race to build more hubs
National Women’s Council calls for fully public-funded childcare system in next budget
Organisation urges Government to allocate extra €300m to reduce costs for families
Data centres account for almost a quarter of Irish electricity usage in 2025
Electricity consumption by data centres rose 10% last year alone, says CSO
State must ensure an adequate return on assets
Whether it is data centres tapping the energy grid of social housing tenants’ rent, the Government needs to manage its balance sheet
We can’t tackle climate change effectively if the Government refuses to show leadership
Inaction on climate change is a perfect example of ‘boiled frog syndrome’
Personal climate sacrifices ring hollow while data centres expand
Reader argues that expansion of data centres undermines calls for personal lifestyle changes
Chinese tech giant Alibaba seeks staff for first Irish data centre
Chinese tech giant previously announced plans to spend €45bn on cloud facilities by the end of next year
Targeted supports more critical amid a gradual economic slowdown
Marginal reduction in IT employment is probably one of the first manifestations of AI influencing the economy
Rising energy and materials prices hit building costs
Report highlights challenges to construction growth
Even the cloud cannot solve everything
Data centre fire in India underlines just how vulnerable our digital information can be with even the latest technology
We should halt data centre growth in Ireland unless they use 100% green energy
The optimum location for data centres is where there’s an always-on source of abundant carbon-free energy
Miriam Lord’s Week: Let he who is without Sim cast the first phone
Taoiseach’s cranky inner teacher comes out as he sees TDs not paying attention in class
Look under the hood. There are ‘echoes of 2006’ in the Irish economy
Trump says Iran peace deal has averted ‘worldwide depression’ but closer to home experts worry prices will continue to rise regardless
Energy price shock to squeeze Irish wage growth this year, says Central Bank
Global oil and gas prices now unlikely to return to more normal levels despite putative Middle East peace deal
Climate justice calls for a fairer, healthier, more stable future
Shift towards climate justice is essential for our collective future
Government plan for sustainable data centres is like ‘sustainable smoking’, TD says
Labour seeks moratorium and levy amid concerns over energy demand and electricity prices
Irish industrial gas giant faces criticism over energy spending
BOC Gases spends €18m a-year on electricity in Ireland, says climate group
Don’t just electrify every car. Reduce the number of journeys made in the first place
The parallel with recycling is instructive
What ‘data’ is stored in data centres? My videos for starters
Until recently, I had only a vague idea of my personal responsibility for the situation
New AI weather model is ‘1,000 times more efficient’ at forecasts, committee hears
Separate ‘good AI’ from ‘bad AI’ in deciding data centre policy, TDs urged
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