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Data Centre Planned for Drogheda Premier Periclase Site

Renaghan: "Data centres are consuming more and more of our grid capacity, with approximately 22% of overall energy spent on data centres in 2024. This figure is constantly rising, and is expected to rise to more than 30% before the end of the decade, where the grid will struggle to meet demands."

19 Mar 2026

Teens on phones

Social Media Algorithms Bill Debate Wednesday - 3 in 4 Want Stronger Regulation

People Before Profit’s Online Safety (Recommender Algorithms) Bill to be debated and voted on in the Dáil on Wednesday. People Before Profit oppose age verification and social media ban for under-16s.

3 Mar 2026

Niamh McDonald of the Hope & Courage Collective stands with PBP TDs Paul Murphy and Richard Boyd Barrett at X offices at Cumberland Place in Dublin 26 Feb 2026

Protest at X Office Today - Toxic Recommender Algorithms Bill Debate Wednesday

People Before Profit and others protested at X offices against damage done by its toxic recommender algorithms. People Before Profit ‘Online Safety (Recommender Algorithms) Bill to be debated in the Dáil next Wednesday. The Bill requires social media platforms to turn off recommender algorithms.

26 Feb 2026

Paul Murphy Questions Micheál Martin in the Dáil. Martin can't answer.

Taoiseach wouldn't say if there is a criminal investigation into X over production of sexual abuse imagery

At Leaders' Questions today Martin's lack of an answer to Murphy's question shows Taoiseach more concerned to be viewed favourably by Big Tech than to protect public: "‘Kid glove treatment’ must stop and Taoiseach must tell the people if there is a criminal investigation of X, and if not, why not."

4 Feb 2026

PBP TDs Richard Boyd Barrett and Paul Murphy listen to Niamh McDonald of the Hope & Courage Collective at PBP's bill launch press event.

People Before Profit Launch Bill to Turn Off Toxic Recommender Algorithms

An essential measure to tackle public health and safety crisis caused by social media recommender algorithms.

22 Jan 2026

People scrolling behind title saying Prosecute Grok Elon Musk and X slogan. b/w image of Musk in MAGA hat

Bill To Turn Off Toxic Recommender Algorithms; Protest X' Sexual Abuse Content in Dublin this Saturday

“Three-quarters of the public believe that there should be stronger regulation of social media algorithms and in 2024." People Before Profit will introduce a new recommender algorithm Bill Thursday, 22nd January and call protest of X and Grok in Dublin at X HQ this Saturday 12 noon.

14 Jan 2026

SEAI Report Reveals Data Centres Levels Make Targets Near Impossible

SEAI Report Reveals Data Centres Levels Make Targets Near Impossible

Paul Murphy says new SEAI data confirms data centre growth makes achievement of emissions reduction targets almost impossible. Says increases in emissions from big increase in energy imports may be ‘hidden’ from SEAI data.

21 May 2025

Bill to Turn Off Toxic Recommender Algorithms

Bill to Turn Off Toxic Recommender Algorithms

If passed, People Before Profit-Solidarity's bill will turn off recommender algorithms for under-18s, and establish opt-ins for algorithms that profile adult users based on sensitive personal data.

22 Apr 2025

Teachers Concerns over AI in Assessments

Teachers Concerns over AI in Assessments

Paul Murphy suggests new Minister for Education should delay new additional assessments in the Leaving Cert until AI concerns are addressed.

22 Jan 2025