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Molly Newell

Molly Newell leads TASC’s research on a variety of emerging tech issues, including AI, cybersecurity, digital regulation, and platform economies. An experienced project manager, Molly has led research teams analysing technology, cybersecurity, and security policy. She holds an MSc in Digital Policy from University College Dublin and a BA in Public Policy & Leadership from the University of Virginia.


Nearly 90% of Dublin’s data centres are in economically-deprived areas

Molly Newell 02/04/2026

In March, global data centre and colocation provider Equinix announced construction of a new data centre in Dublin’s Blanchardstown neighbourhood (Equinix, 2026). The DB7x facility will sit next to two other Equinix locations, DB5x and DB6x, adding to a growing hub of data centres in the area. Blanchardstown is not unique in this regard, but it …



Creating Accountability for Data Centres in Western Dublin

Molly Newell 27/05/2025

Ireland’s booming data centre industry has become a major flashpoint in the country’s energy and climate debates. With data centres projected to …

Navigating Digital Healthcare: Equity, Access, and the HSE Health App

Adeelia Goffe, Molly Newell, Maria (Marysia) Pachowicz 04/03/2025

The 2024 EU Digital Decade report reaffirmed what many HSE beneficiaries already suspected: The state of Ireland’s e-health systems is woefully …

Making the Grade: Exploring the Impact of GenAI on Education Equality 

Molly Newell 13/11/2024

Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 made generative AI (GenAI) tools more accessible than ever before, discussions about the role of …

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