Ireland stands at a crossroads. As AI adoption accelerates, data centre power demand in Europe is set to triple by 2030, yet the country remains torn between economic growth and sustainability concerns. The Taoiseach warns against stalling AI-driven progress, but opponents argue data centres are an environmental drain with overstated local job benefits.

This debate will only intensify, making a clear, forward-looking policy essential. Without it, Ireland risks falling into its own Kodak moment—missing out on AI’s economic potential while struggling to meet sustainability targets.

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