John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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96. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline his views on how hydrogen can be used in the agricultural and farming sectors; if his Department has discussed the roll-out of hydrogen in these sectors with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18416/23]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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Hydrogen has the potential to support decarbonisation across several sectors, including heavy goods transport, high-temperature heat for industry, and electricity generation. It is at the very earliest stage of development and is at proof of concept stage of development in terms tractors and other heavy agricultural equipment.

The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications is the policy lead in this area.