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Tributes have been paid to the founder of Wrightbus, Sir William Wright, who has died at the age of 94. Sir William founded the firm in Co Antrim with his fathe...

Sir William Wright founded the Ballymena bus manufacturing firm with his father in 1946.

Tributes have been paid to prominent Northern Ireland industrialist Sir William Wright, who passed away this morning (July 24).

Sir William Wright, who was given a Knighthood in 2018 for his contribution to industry, has died at the age of 94.

John Mulgrew   Mark, you are an expert in green energy, and in particular hydrogen. Where are we at with hydrogen technology here in Northern Ireland? Mark Stockdale: The industry here in Northern Ireland at the moment is still quite small. But it is very much focused on renewable hydrogen and in the pilot stage at the moment. Northern Ireland is already quite advanced compared to other areas. The projects we have are some of the first in the UK and Ireland. While a small industry, Northern Ir...