Written answers
Thursday, 15 June 2023
Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
Energy Production
Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael)
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132. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to comment on the recent agreement between Ireland and Germany with regard to Green Hydrogen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28871/23]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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On 31 May 2023, a Joint Declaration of Intent was signed between Germany and Ireland in respect to the development of renewable hydrogen.
The Declaration of Intent emphasises the willingness of both States to initiate their cooperation on research and development in the field of production, storage, transport, and use of green hydrogen including its derivatives. The key points of the Declaration are:
1. To explore the establishment of a joint pilot project on a potential Green Hydrogen cross-border value chain in Ireland and Germany.
2. To cooperate with other European countries within the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda on Green Hydrogen.
3. To carry out the cooperative activities contemplated by this Joint Declaration of Intent, subject to the availability of funds.
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