Ireland's Climate Promise Under Fire | Cork News

Ireland’s climate goals are under fire as the government weighs weakening emissions targets for big infrastructure projects like a new airport and gas pipeline—just as climate impacts grow fiercer. Data centers, now consuming 23% of Ireland’s electricity (and set to hit 30% by 2030), are outpacing renewable energy growth, driving up household bills by hundreds of millions. Friends of the Earth warns this isn’t just a technical issue—it’s a justice crisis, with profits flowing to corporations while families pay the price. The upcoming budget is a make-or-break moment: reform electricity pricing, force data centers to pay their fair share, remove fossil fuel barriers, and prioritize clean energy for low-income homes. The government must honor its laws—not undermine them—and ensure the green transition lifts everyone, especially the most vulnerable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/38ff9d3fbee92c87