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Publish Date : 19-Jan-2015

The Minister for Communications, Alex White, TD, today announced that the Digital Hub Development Agency (known as The Digital Hub) is to merge with Dublin City Council (DCC). The Digital Hub will be established as an independent company under DCC in order to retain the unique identity and branding that has been an important ingredient in its successful development of digital entrepreneurship in Ireland. Minister White said the Digital Hub planned a significant expansion of office capacity through the development and refurbishment of the properties – many of which are derelict, protected structures – on its Dublin 8 campus. Minster White said: “This will support both job creation and regeneration of this historic area of Dublin. Work is already underway on the refurbishment of a derelict 19th century Grainstore building and the development of high quality student accommodation on The Digital Hub campus. This new office space will come on stream over the coming year, with completion of the student accommodation in 2016.”

New and growing digital enterprises will benefit from The Digital Hub’s expanded capacity for accommodation and support facilities, which will contribute to the urban redevelopment potential the Dublin 8 area. Minister White said: “The new arrangement will enable the Digital Hub to continue to build and reinforce Dublin and Ireland’s reputation as a centre for digital excellence. It will foster a supportive and dynamic business environment where new digital enterprises can thrive and contribute to Ireland’s jobs recovery.” The Digital Hub Development Agency manages the Digital Hub project, which is home to 90 digital enterprises, from start-ups to well-established businesses, which employs almost a thousand people. Since its inception almost 200 companies have progressed through the Hub including now well established names like Daft.ie, Havok, Houghton Miflin (Riverdeep), Amazon, PopCap, and Gala Games.

Gerry Macken, Chief Executive of The Digital Hub Development Agency said: “We very much welcome today’s formal announcement in supporting the Digital Hub Development Agency’s transition to become part of Dublin City Council (DCC). At The Digital Hub, we are already working closely with DCC on the management and development of property, local urban regeneration and the city’s reputation as a world-class centre for the high-tech industry. “The transition to DCC will strengthen existing relationships further and will accelerate the many benefits that can be expected from such a move. This latest development will ensure the continued growth of a vibrant digital enterprise community in Dublin’s historic Liberties Quarter and to the creation of much needed high-value jobs in the city.”

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