Ireland’s data center industry faces significant investment challenges due to regulatory delays and infrastructure constraints, according to industry leaders. Digital Infrastructure Ireland reports billions in stranded projects as the country grapples with energy policy decisions and planning bottlenecks that have created industry “inertia.”
Industry Leader Points to Policy Gridlock
Ireland’s approach to data center development has caused the country to miss out on significant investment opportunities, according to reports from industry representatives. Maurice Mortell, chairman of Digital Infrastructure Ireland (DII), recently stated that regulatory uncertainty and infrastructure limitations have created a challenging environment for digital infrastructure growth.