Suite of new initiatives to support Remote Working
National Hub Summit to take place later this year.
A series of new initiatives designed to support and promote Remote Working across the country have just been launched.
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, launched Phase Two of the Connected Hubs Voucher Scheme – which will see remote workers receive three free vouchers at hubs across the country.
During Phase One of the Scheme, over 3,300 vouchers were used– providing remote workers the opportunity to avail of the benefits of using a digital hub.
Phase Two (September 21st-December 31st, 2022) is aimed at any person registered via ConnectedHubs.ie.
“It was fantastic to hear the really excellent feedback from hub managers and users about Phase 1 of the Voucher Scheme,” she said. “This is all about giving people the opportunity to achieve a much better work-life balance through the benefits of their local digital hub.”
Under Phase 2, any user of ‘Connected Hubs’ can receive three free vouchers at any stage until the end the year.
“Hubs have the potential to make a significant impact on rural communities and our regional towns. Given where I am today, at the National Ploughing Championships, I am delighted to announce that Phase two of the Voucher Scheme is now open,” says Minister Humphreys.
Marketing supports will also be in place ensure that potential hub users are aware of the many hubs available for them to use across the country.
Minister Humphreys hope some of Ireland’s returning diaspora may consider extending their trips home for Christmas and look at working remotely in local hubs with a strong, reliable broadband connection.
“The scheme is open to any member of the public with an account on ConnectedHubs.ie. If you haven’t already tried a hub, now is the time to do so. I would encourage anyone interested to visit ConnectedHubs.ie and register for an account today.”
National Hub Summit
Minister Humphreys also announced that the National Hub Summit will take place on November 24, bringing together hub managers, representative bodies, state agencies and government departments to map out the future of the National Hub Network.
The one day summit will take place in Co Roscommon, brings together delegates to participate in workshops, breakout sessions and panel discussions.
Making the announcement Minister Humphreys said: “This event will bring together all of the key stakeholders involved in co-working, enterprise, research and development and community hubs around the country to discuss the potential of the National Hub Network to fundamentally change the way many of us work, live and do business.”