Clare’s Junior Data Minister is highlighting the importance of Clare’s strategic position as a location for data centres in the wake of Apple’s decision to pull out of Athenry.
The tech giant has abandoned plans to establish a major €850 million euro centre in the Galway town, citing the delays in the approval process as the reason.
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The plans saw massive backlash from some, with concern over the environmental impact, though in a statement Apple reiterated a commitment to its Irish operations.
Clare County Council recently sought expressions of interest from landowners in identifying sites for data centres in this county – a move Fine Gael’s Pat Breen says will be key going forward.
