Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
209. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the date on which the green hydrogen strategy will be published; if he will provide an update on its development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27821/23]
View answerA hydrogen strategy for Ireland is being finalised by my Department.
Hydrogen provides us with an incredible opportunity in Ireland. It provides the potential for long duration energy storage, dispatchable renewable electricity, the opportunity to decarbonise some parts of high temperature processing and a potential export market opportunity, given Ireland's offshore renewable energy potential. The strategy will provide certainty to industry on the role and priority end-uses that hydrogen is envisioned to play in decarbonising our economy, as well as what needs to be done to enable the development of Ireland's hydrogen industry, delivering an important first step in the establishment of a significant hydrogen industry in Ireland.
