Irish lawmakers reconsider the country's 1999 ban on nuclear power as data centers' growing power demands account for ~25% of the country's electricity use (Jude Webber/Financial Times)

Irish legislators are re-examining the 1999 ban on nuclear power as data centers now consume roughly a quarter of Ireland’s electricity, raising concerns about meeting future energy demand. The review reflects growing pressure to diversify the country’s power mix to support the expanding digital infrastructure.