Friends of the Earth has urged the Irish government to impose an immediate moratorium on the expansion of data centres, citing a report that links their growth to increased fossil fuel use and stagnation in greenhouse gas emission reductions. The report highlights a troubling balance between the electricity consumed by data centres and the growth of renewable energy, warning that this trend could jeopardize Ireland’s climate commitments and energy security. Advocates stress the need for a comprehensive policy framework to address the issues caused by data centres in the context of sustainable energy.