Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Finalisation of Draft National Energy and Climate Plan and the National Long-Term Strategy: Discussion

Photo of Jennifer WhitmoreJennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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Has the Minister issued a direction that there should be no additional data centres unless they are proven to be carbon zero? I have issues with the fact they could be taking from the renewable energy that is required for residential homes. From the perspective of what the Minister said earlier, has he issued a direction?