Mr. Dave Walsh:

Looking at the cumulative impact is a huge consideration, particularly where there are environmental impact assessment, EIA, requirements. The assessment of the cumulative impact relates not just to the impact of data centres in the immediate area but to other effects, whether they are industrial, residential or environmental. We only decide on what is before us. If, for example, an application is submitted to Louth County Council and ultimately comes to us, we will look at it afresh in the context of the cumulative impact and whether the environment and the general area - in respect of traffic or whatever it might be - can actually accommodate it or not. Certainly, the cumulative impact is a major consideration.