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August 28, 2023

18 minutes

Available for over a year

These tech powerhouses bring in money and jobs but can be environmentally problematic and in Ireland data centres for almost a fifth of the electricity consumption.

We explore how Ireland can keep hold of this valuable industry and make sure it's energy supply isn't affected.

Producer / presenter: Leanna Byrne

(Image: Data centre; Credit: Getty Images)