Mr. Eoghan Duffy:

On the hydrogen part of renewable energy sources, initial work has been undertaken to examine the regulatory system we would need in the North and South. We would not want systems that did not link in well in terms of generation and the use of hydrogen, including for transport. The Department of Transport is working with colleagues in the Department for the Economy to consider cross-Border routes for pilot hydrogen corridors. This is particularly relevant for heavy vehicles.

There is considerable work going on regarding both systems of renewables. Part of what we are doing is encouraging Departments on both sides to ensure the interactions and connections exist regarding both policy and infrastructure.