The Dáil will this morning debate a motion calling for a moratorium on new data centres.
They currently use about 10 per cent of the country's electricity output.
And it's claimed that could rise to 70 per cent by 2030, if all planning permissions for new centres go ahead.
The Social Democrats is bringing forward today's motion
Teen M9 Fatalities Were Known To Gardai in West Wicklow
The 15 to 18 years old had been involved in several road incidents locally in recent weeks.
Talented Wicklow Pair Shortlisted for National AIB Portrait Prize
Bray photographer Alannah Henry and Donard-based teenage artist Isla Case were named among a combined 46 shortlisted entries, selected from hundreds of submissions from across the country
Wicklow Rose Ready To Bloom On TV Screens Tonight
Carolann McDonald will appear in tonight's second Rose of Tralee live show.
'Nothing Is Off The Table' - Wicklow TD Outlines Concerns Over Planned Fuel Excise Increases
Concern Grows For Missing 53-year-old
Sean Gaughan has now been missing for two weeks
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