Press Releases

28 civil society organisations and trade unions call for moratorium on new data centre connections

In an open letter sent to Minister Darragh O'Brien, today 5 March 2026, 28 …

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Middle East Conflict Highlights Ireland’s Continued Vulnerability to Fossil Fuel Price Shocks

Friends of the Earth Ireland has warned that escalating conflict in the Middle …

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Oireachtas Committee’s Pre Legislative Scrutiny report produces range of hard-hitting recommendations pointing to legal, cost, security and environmental shortcomings in Government’s proposed LNG Bill.

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Friends of the Earth warns Government’s proposed LNG scheme risks undermining climate law, democratic safeguards and genuine energy security

Friends of the Earth has warned …

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Energy Regulator Highlights Data Centre Demand as Major Security Risk

This week the CRU produced its ‘Ireland’s Electricity Sector Risk Preparedness Plan (2026-2029)’ …

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Government New Plan Risks Reserving Renewables for Data Centres Instead of Irish Homes and Businesses

Friends of the Earth has raised serious concerns regarding the …

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Friends of the Earth responds to COP30 conclusion - Courage in short supply as COP30 delivers bare minimum

Outcome of climate conference, coinciding with Paris Agreement …

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