The gap in policy that led to a de facto moratorium on data-centre construction in Ireland was finally filled last Friday, to the relief of many in the industry. There is now some certainty for the first time in four years. Still, questions remain. Will the long-awaited new policy lead to a boom in data-centre construction and its accompanying economic benefits, or has Ireland missed the boat? And what are the implications for CO2 emissions? The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) recognised the balancing act in its preface to the policy. It wanted to allow new data centres…

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