Multiple outlets report that data centres in Ireland are consuming a rapidly growing share of the country’s electricity. Reporting on new figures, they say data centres account for close to one quarter of Ireland’s metered electricity consumption. One source cites CSO data showing data centres use 23% of metered electricity consumption in 2025, while others describe the figure as “almost a quarter” and “nearly a quarter.” TheJournal.ie and other reports also highlight that data centre electricity consumption has increased every year, without exception, according to experts referenced by the outlets. Together, the coverage indicates both the current scale of consumption and the sustained upward trend. The articles frame the development as significant for Ireland’s electricity demand and planning, but they do not detail policy responses or whether the figures include all related loads beyond metered consumption. Overall, the consistent point across sources is the share of electricity usage attributed to data centres and its ongoing year-on-year growth.