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Should data centres be taxed to pay for national grid upgrades?

Data centres should be taxed to pay for improvements to the national grid, so say the Green Party...

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17.25 12 Aug 2026


Should data centres be taxed to pay for national grid upgrades?


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Data centres should be taxed to pay for improvements to the national grid, so say the Green Party.

Joining Ciara to discuss this is Cllr Hazel Chu, Green Party Deputy Leader and party Spokesperson on Infrastructure and Public Expenditure.


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