9. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the progress that has been made in developing district heating networks that utilise waste heat from data centres; whether further projects similar to the Tallaght district heating scheme are under development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69342/26]

This parliamentary question seeks an update on the development of district heating networks that repurpose waste heat generated by data centres. It aims to assess how much progress has been made in capturing this energy to support climate goals and whether new projects similar to the Tallaght scheme are being planned. The inquiry affects energy policy makers and the technology sector in Ireland. It focuses on how data centre operations can better integrate with local heating infrastructure to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.