A recent report has suggested Offaly could provide a suitable location for a new facility.
A midlands councillor is warning people not to be too optimistic about data centres, as they often "have a lot of spin, with very few jobs".
Fianna Fáil's Eamon Dooley says Bord na Móna previously made promises in relation to data centres and jobs that were never created.
It comes as a recent report from Siemens Ireland suggested Rhode as a suitable location for a new facility, which could make the midlands a new hub for data centres.
But, Councillor Dooley says they're not designed to create jobs:
Childcare Consultations To Take Place Next Month In Midlands
11% Of Tests Cancelled Over New Insurance Rule By RSA
Longford-Westmeath TD Blasts Opposition Over Being Called 'Lackey'
More Supports Needed For Meals On Wheels - Irish Rural Link
Midlands Social Entrepreneurs Encouraged To Apply To Impact Programme
€1 Million Lotto Jackpot Won In Westmeath
Retention Approved For Former Laois Pub Converted To IPAS Accommodation
Tanaiste Sending Enterprise Minister To Laois
New Refurbished Penneys Opens In Laois
Ireland In Czechia For Crucial World Cup Play Off
Laois Senator Pushes For Construction Start Date At Special School
LOETB STEAM Showcase Taking Place Today
Midlands House Prices Continue To Rise
Westmeath Pride Celebrating Síle na Gig For Pride 2026
Pharma Giant Set To Take Over Offaly IDA Site
Family Of Man Killed In Edenderry Fire Say He Had Nowhere Else To Go
IRHA President Calls For More Haulier Supports
Retired Surgeon Calls For Real Time Defibrillator Map
Post Mortem Exam Completed On Offaly House Fire Victim
Protest Held Over Shannon Pipeline