Additional power needs new generation units and renewables, wind farms and solar arrays being the favoured options.
The last time Ireland was in this situation, it ended very, very badly for the country.
In Ireland, the willingness to subsidise has unleashed an onslaught of lobbying for more, including demands that State subvention be made available for technologies as yet unproven.
The Commission's line is that EU dairy stands to gain from a trade deal with Mercosur.
The agency's current CEO will step down in March and it is planned executive director Kevin Sherry will fill the position on an interim basis until a successor is appointed.
Adam Woods takes a look at what happens next with the controversial Mercosur trade deal.
The portion of electricity usage devoted to data centres has already risen to around 20%, compared to 3 or 4% in the typical European country.
Under the scheme, the aid will consist of limited amounts in the form of direct grants.
EU agriculture ministers are pushing to maintain a separate and independent CAP containing two pillars post-2027.