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Electricity: Northern Ireland

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 14 May 2025UIN 50117

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Minister for the Economy on Northern Ireland's progress to achieve 70% renewable electricity by 2030.

Answered by Michael Shanks

Energy policy is a transferred matter to the Northern Ireland Assembly and Northern Ireland Executive. DESNZ holds regular discussions with NI Executive on broader energy matters, including through our Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change Inter-ministerial Group.

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