PQ 116
116. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his views on whether current and projected energy and water demand from data centres and AI is excessive; the steps he will take to prevent data centres and AI from absorbing electricity and water needed for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30250/25]
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116. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his views on whether current and projected energy and water demand from data centres and AI is excessive; the steps he will take to prevent data centres and AI from absorbing electricity and water needed for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30250/25]
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