Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I apologise if I ask a question that has been asked already. The delegates should feel free to refer me to the transcript.

I have two questions. The first relates to the inclusion or exclusion of data centres. I was here for some of the discussion earlier in this regard. Mr. Leahy said he had advice that the industries and areas excluded are ones in respect of which it would be unhelpful for the State to be involved. I am referring to those associated with gambling, tobacco and adult entertainment. I believe there is also another. Is it possible to design a scheme that excludes data centres? I understand the instructions on how this would be done come from the Government. The inclusion or exclusion of data centres involves a policy decision. The policy could be changed, making it possible to design a scheme from which they would be excluded, given that it is likely that they could carry on their work without the subsidy.