The Dáil has heard calls for a levy on data centres.
A Private Members’ Bill, introduced by Solidarity-People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett, proposes using the proceeds of the levy to fund a €500 electricity credit for every household in Ireland.
The government moved a countermotion noting that it is already taking action, and affirming its commitment to a balanced approach to the data centre issue.
The vote was deferred until next week.
Supporting the original motion, Donegal TD and Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty criticised the Government’s policy on data centres, particularly in comparison to housing:
Minister Charlie McConalogue defended the Government’s record on energy:
