Questions

398. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the status of the data centre cost benefit report he commissioned. [73597/25]

663. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to respond to media reports of data centres located in Ireland being used to "plan deadly airstrikes and shape military operations" by a unit of the Israeli occupying forces against the people of Palestine (details supplied); and to outline whether his department has engaged with the data centre owner on the matter. [46728/25]

308. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department plans to carry out an analysis on the economic and local and community impact of data centres in rural areas; if the type and condition of land used for these developments and their potential impact on the agri-food industry will be assessed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13362/25]

498. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide an update on the status of a national data centre policy; whether the Government is in the process of drafting it; when it is likely to be completed; and what the arrangements are for public consultation. [10844/25]

61. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether the current approach to data centre development is delivering sufficient benefits to justify the costs given the significant environmental impact of data centres, their relatively low contribution to local and national employment compared to other forms of investment, and their role in reinforcing Ireland’s relia…