New laws to ensure Ireland remains an attractive investment option for multinationals seeking to build data centres are being examined by the Government.

Current legislation has led to a lengthy delay for a proposed data centre project and Minister of State with special responsibility for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, Pat Breen believes examining other legislative options can lead to a more efficient planning system for future years and ensure continued investment across all regions of Ireland.

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He said: "Fine Gael in Government has an incredible record of attracting foreign investment to our country which in turn leads to employment in all regions. This must and will continue.

"To ensure this, we are currently examining what other potential legislation could be used to assist with the planning process when it comes to data centre planning. We are committed to find a solution and improve the industry and the building of data centres.

"In any planning procedure, all sides with input to a proposed project must be respected and listened to before a final decision is made. However, there is no reason why this process cannot happen at a quicker pace while respecting all contributions to a planned project."

(CD/MH)